AYUSH System Providing Opportunities for Health Promotion and Wellness | Chapter 9 | Achievements and Challenges of Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 2

Background: Ever since the world has been made humans have been living a healthy life of 100 years life expectancy. But as time passed lifestyles changed and people started practicing Apathya Ahara and Vihara ignoring the needs of their bodies just for the leisure of the materialistic world. Arogya means Complete Positive Health, which is the Fundamental Human Right. A known proverb says `Health is Wealth` which is true because a Healthy Mind and Body can only achieve the ultimate goal of life. Today when there are numerous diseases like COVID-19 are coming up there is a need to go back to our forgotten roots which is AYUSH.

Materials and Methods: Various Ayurvedic Classical texts, articles, and journals have been analysed.

Results: It has always focussed on Prevention and Healthy Living by individuals and communities. AYUSH can be the best way to reduce the burden of diseases from Country and World through its simple basic preventive Lifestyle Regimens to be followed by everyone in the World. That can be only through Health Promotion by AYUSH Practioners to the base level of Primary Health Care.

Discussion: When everyone learns about the significance of AYUSH services then they will accept it by heart as they are the most affordable and accessible facilities. Presently it is the time to work collaboratively with the community, government, medical facilities and other sectors to achieve the Social Global Target of `Health for All`. Currently, the Concept of One Health is the main focus for all. Even though the government is trying its best to provide the best health care services, it is a shear responsibility of every individual to maintain his or her health by making good choices for achieving healthy longevity.

Conclusion: The study concluded that encouraging AYUSH practices in the public and private sectors will lead to better health. An era of holistic health and integrated medicine has begun now and from here this will be proliferated to the world so that the social global target of one health can be achieved and all live a meaningful and balanced life.

 

Author (s) Details

Khyati
Department of Swasthavritta Evum Yoga, Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra Ayurved Medical College and Research Centre, Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

Satya Manav Dayal
Department of Swasthavritta, Uttaranchal Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Dehradun, India.

 

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Nutraceutical Benefits of Sesame Seeds and Oil: An Appraisal of Their Lignan Content and Health Implications | Chapter 7 | Contemporary Research and Perspectives in Biological Science Vol. 8

Sesame seed (Sesamum indicum L.) is a rich source of edible oil and lignans with a wide range of potential biological activities. The major lignans in sesame seeds are the oil-soluble sesamin and sesamolin, as well as glucosides of sesaminol and sesamolinol that reside in the defatted sesame flour. These properties have been proven to be very useful to humans when consumed. The information in this paper is very vital to those in the field of nutrition who are working on the job to handle the linkage between food and the well-being of humans. Subsequently, the eating of sesame seed products is growing steadily in many countries in the world, it is imperative to know about the contribution of lignans and sesame oil in food. Sesame seed is widely used in food and nutraceutical industries in many countries because of its high oil, protein and antioxidant contents. Sesame oil contains sesamin, sesamolin and sesaminol lignan fractions, which are known to play an important role in its oxidative stability and antioxidative activity. It is widely known as one of the natural health-promoting foods that have the potential to prevent various disorders such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia cancer and aging. Additionally, sesame oil may be useful in handling oxidative stress-associated diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, obesity, chronic renal failure, rheumatoid arthritis, and neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, sesame oil has multiple physiological functions such as decreasing blood lipids and arachidonic acid levels, increasing antioxidative ability and γ-tocopherol bioavailability, and providing anti-inflammatory function and potential estrogenic activity. Several health-promoting effects are attributed to its lignans. Hence, this article highlights and discusses the potential health-endorsing effects of sesame and its oil with prominence on the role of lignans.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Philip John Kanu
Milton Margai Technical University, Goderich, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Institute of Food Technology, Nutrition and Consumer Studies, School of Agriculture and Food Science, Njala University, Sierra Leone and Centre for Development and Safety, Earl Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

 

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Determinants of Skill Levels in Paediatric Emergency Management among Primary Healthcare Workers | Chapter 10 | Medical Science: Trends and Innovations Vol. 6

Background: Paediatric emergencies remain a significant public health concern in Nigeria, especially in rural areas where primary healthcare centres (PHCs) often serve as the sole source of medical care. The ability of healthcare workers in these settings to effectively manage paediatric emergencies is crucial for improving child health outcomes.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the determinants of skill levels in paediatric emergency management among primary healthcare workers in Zaria, Nigeria. This study underscores the critical need for targeted interventions to improve the skills of primary healthcare workers in managing paediatric emergencies in Zaria, Nigeria.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 139 randomly selected healthcare workers in Sabon Gari and Zaria Local Government Areas. Data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire that included socio-demographic characteristics, work experience, and skills in managing paediatric emergencies. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were employed to analyze the data. Results: The results revealed that healthcare workers in PHCs in Zaria exhibited varying levels of skills in managing paediatric emergencies. Several determinants were identified as influencing their skill levels. Healthcare workers with higher academic qualifications demonstrated significantly better skills in managing paediatric emergencies, suggesting that formal education plays a crucial role in developing the necessary competencies. While experience can be a valuable asset, the study did not find a strong association between years of experience and skill levels, indicating that experience alone is not sufficient for developing the necessary skills. Additional training and support may be required. The training and mentorship programs provide structured support and continuous learning opportunities, which are particularly beneficial in resource-limited settings. Healthcare workers who had received recent training or participated in continuing medical education (CME) programs related to paediatric emergency management tended to have higher skill levels, highlighting the importance of ongoing professional development.

Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that a combination of determinants influences the skill levels of primary healthcare workers in managing paediatric emergencies. While academic qualifications are important, ongoing training and access to resources are also essential. It is crucial to address these determinants through targeted interventions to improve the skills of healthcare workers and enhance the quality of care provided to children in need. This study underscores the critical need for targeted interventions to improve the skills of primary healthcare workers in managing paediatric emergencies in Zaria, Nigeria. By addressing factors such as academic qualifications, training, resource availability, and work environment, policymakers and healthcare providers can significantly enhance the quality of care provided to children in need.

 

Author (s) Details

Suberu PO
Cardiorespiratory Unit, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom.

 

Obohwemu KO
Department of Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Global Banking School/Oxford Brookes University, Birmingham, United Kingdom and PENKUP Research Institute, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

 

Soyobi VY
Oni Memorial Children Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria and Riverside Nursing Home, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

 

Yakpir MG
Department of Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Global Banking School/Oxford Brookes University, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

 

Henry K
IBIC Change, London, United Kingdom.

 

Ndioho I
Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom.

 

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Perspective of the Health System: A Novel Approach | Chapter 4 | Research Highlights in Science and Technology Vol. 8

 This member discuss about New Technologies in the well-being sector. Health systems everywhere are facing growing demands for highly cosmopolitan services, yet they h last-ditch effort limited money and current and projected shortages of energy professionals. Approaches to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) exercise used in other corporations have had limited boom in the health subdivision. This is due in part to the sector's singular organisational and workforce traits. Healthcare organisations are complex.  However, the procedure is difficult, and its implementation makes necessary a lot of work. However, it further offers new opportunities for specialists, patients, and healthcare organisations. Knowing how to utilise bureaucracy and being aware of the benefits guide their use will support professional practise and broaden information, both of that will be extremely advantageous for everybody engaged in the energy process.

Author(s) Details:

Maria Isabel Arandojo,
Complutense University of Madrid, Spain.

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Investigation on Knowledge and Awareness about HIV/AIDS among First Year Medical Students in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India| Chapter 4 | Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Research Vol. 1

 The ghost of circulating prostate cells (CPCs), individual subtype of minimal residual affliction, may be useful to call patients at risk for biochemical collapse (BF). The frequency of CPCs discovered following radical prostatectomy (RP), their connection with clinicopathological characteristics, and their equivalence with biochemical disappointment are all discussed.Following RP, serial ancestry samples were collected, mononuclear cells were unique using differential coagulate centrifugation, and CPCs were detected using antagonistic-PSA monoclonal antibodies in accordance with standard immunocytochemistry. The unadjusted biochemical failure free continuation of patients with and outside CPCs was compared using Kaplan Meier methods. In the study, which included 114 brothers, secondary CPCs were found often in patients with helpful margins, extracapsular extension, and vascular and languid infiltration. These judgments also showed a smaller time to BF and an association middle from two points biochemical failure independent of these clinicopathological variables. Secondary CPCs are an free risk factor for higher BF in brothers with a PSA <0.2 ng/mL following radical prostatectomy, but they do not distinguish between local and fundamental disease recurrence.

Author(s) Details:

Keerti S. Jogdand,
Department of Community Medicine, Chhindwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Chhindwara, (M.P.), India.

Pravin N. Yerpude,
Department of Community Medicine, Chhindwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Chhindwara, (M.P.), India.

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Progressing Quality Care Process Metrics for Public Health Nursing: An Approach towards Modified Delphi | Chapter 8 | Issues and Development in Health Research Vol. 1

 Background: Nursing plays a critical role in enabling care in the community, but there is no consensus on how to quantify public health nurses' contributions to care and how to measure what they do to offer high-quality, safe care. With the goal of creating quality care process measurements for public health nursing care, as well as respective indicators that could quantify their distinctive and multidimensional contribution to care, a modified Delphi approach with an expert panel was devised. A four-round survey of 218 nurses, face-to-face discussions with a patient representative and key stakeholder holders within public health nursing services, and a final consensus conference with a panel of 29 expert nurses in the community were all part of this modified Delphi study. Results: Delphi rounds 1-4 resulted in a consensus on fourteen quality care process nursing metrics and sixty-nine associated indicators for the community care context, incorporating expert panellists' ideas. Despite the Delphi rounds' critical evaluation, at the final consensus meeting, in-depth discussions were held on all proposed measures and indicators. Conclusion: Using a modified Delphi technique, this research explains the development of a set of 14 quality care measures linked with a set of 69 comparable indicators via the lens of public health nursing. The next step is to put these quality care process indicators in place so that public health nurses' distinctive and multifaceted contribution to patient-centered care can be measured in the community.

Author (s) Details

Professor L. O’Connor
UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Ireland.

Professor E. McAuliffe
UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Ireland

M. Casey
UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Ireland.

Dr. L. Rogers
UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Ireland.

Dr. A. Gallen
Nursing and Midwifery Planning Development Unit, National Lead for Nursing and Midwifery Quality Care Metrics Project, Health Service Executive, Ireland.

Professor M. E. Glasgow
School of Nursing, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, USA.

Dr. C. White
Dublin City University, Ireland.

Ms. C. Buckley

Nursing and Midwifery Planning Development Unit, HSE South, Cork, Ireland.

Dr. M. Giltenan
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.

Dr. A. Lane
NMPDU Officer Health Service Executive, Ireland.

Ms. M. Barnard
UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Ireland.

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