Factors Associated With No-Show to Ambulatory Tele-Video Neurology Visits.

Introduction Telehealth visits (TH) have become an important pillar of healthcare delivery during the COVID pandemic. No-shows (NS) may result in delays in clinical care and in lost revenue. Understanding the factors associated with NS may help providers take measures to decrease the frequency and impact of NS in their clinics.

Incidence & prevalence of stroke in India: A systematic review.

Background & Objectives: There has been more than 100 per cent increase in incidence of stroke in low- and middle-income countries including India from 1970-1979 to 2000-2008. Lack of reliable reporting mechanisms, heterogeneity in methodology, study population, and small sample size in existing epidemiological studies, make an accurate estimation of stroke burden in India challenging. We conducted a systematic review of epidemiologic studies on stroke conducted in India to document the magnitude of stroke.

Perception of care and barriers to treatment in individuals with diabetic retinopathy in India: 11-city 9-state study.

Background: Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of visual impairment. Low awareness about the disease and inequitable distribution of care are major challenges in India.

Objectives: Assess perception of care and challenges faced in availing care among diabetics.

Eye care infrastructure and human resources for managing diabetic retinopathy in India: The India 11-city 9-state study.

Background: There is a paucity of information on the availability of services for diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in India.

Objectives: The study was undertaken to document existing healthcare infrastructure and practice patterns for managing DR.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 11 cities and included public and private eye care providers.

Perceptions and practices related to diabetes reported by persons with diabetes attending diabetic care clinics: The India 11-city 9-state study.

Background: India has the second largest population of persons with diabetes and a significant proportion has poor glycemic control and inadequate awareness of management of diabetes.

Objectives: Determine the level of awareness regarding management of diabetes and its complications and diabetic care practices in India.

Methods: The cross-sectional, hospital-based survey was conducted in 11 cities where public and private providers of diabetic care were identified.

Human resources, patient load, and infrastructure at institutions providing diabetic care in India: The India 11-city 9-state study.

Background: There is a lack of information on the practice patterns and available human resources and services for screening for eye complications among persons with diabetes in India.

Objectives: The study was undertaken to document existing health care infrastructure and practice patterns for managing diabetes and screening for eye complications.

Methods: This cross-sectional, hospital-based survey was conducted in 11 cities where public and private diabetic care providers were identified.

Challenges in understanding the epidemiology of acquired brain injury in India.

An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain, which is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. In India, rapid urbanization, economic growth and changes in lifestyle have led to a tremendous increase in the incidence of ABI, so much so that it is being referred to as a 'silent epidemic'. Unlike developed countries, there is no well-established system for collecting and managing information on various diseases in India.