iosr-JDMS   Volume-22 ~ Issue-3 ~ March 2023

Abstract: Background: Neurological disorders. The authors reports 3 case series of neurological disorders affecting individual of different ages, wide variety of clinical manifestations thus affecting their activities of daily living. The cases included in this case series are on stroke, pineal gland tumor & on Guillian-Barré. Each patient in this case series showed functional affectations limiting their role performance. Occupational therapy's task-oriented approach has showed improvement in functional participation thus improving the engagement in role performance. The task-oriented approach is highly individualized, client-centered rehabilitation approach. Materials and Methods: 3.....

Keywords: Stroke, task-oriented approach, functional independence, mobility

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Abstract: Background: Foreign body lodged in the soft tissue is fairly common in the road traffic accidents or industrial accidents. The immediate closure of the soft tissue wounds become the emergency treatment for the control of bleeding. Penetrating or perforating injuries of different origins in the head and neck are rare but poses potential threat. Minor wounds such as abrasion wounds, minor lacerationsare generally contaminated with gravels, dirt etc. but......

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Abstract: Background: The study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and awareness of glaucoma and their possible determinants in a group diagnosed with glaucoma and in a population-based group without glaucoma. Materials and Methods: This prospective, observational, hospital-based study included 102 patients presenting to the ophthalmology outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital in Kashmir in the month of October 2022. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants after explaining the nature of the study.A well-designed questionnaire was used to collect the data of the recruited patients.The questionnaire included socio-demographic characteristics......

Keywords: Glaucoma, prevention, awareness of glaucoma.

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Abstract: Aim: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is known to be basically characterised by presence of obsessions and compulsions. With life time prevalence rate of around 2-3%, OCD possess quite a challenge in its management. Existing literature sufficiently advocates use of cognitive and behavioural strategies in management of OCD. With the propagation of newer techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), it is interesting to see their effectiveness in treating patients with OCD. Present study attempts to use ACT in managing obsessive compulsive symptoms in OCD patients. Method: Pre and post intervention with a control group design was made to conduct this study involving 20 patients having a primary diagnosis...

Key words: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, YBOCS.

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