Publications by authors named "C Vasantha Kalyani"
In cancer patients, physical and psychological issues are very common. There is a need for family support and high utilisation of healthcare resources commonly. Palliative care (PC) has grown in popularity to better fulfil of needs of patients and their families and potentially lowering hospital costs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMillets: Ancient Grains for Modern Nutrition - A Comprehensive Review.
Indian J Community Med
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Millets are ancient, drought-resistant grains known for their nutritional value and potential to enhance global food security.
- The article reviews the various types of millets, how they are cultivated, and their environmental benefits, making them a sustainable agricultural choice.
- It highlights millets' role in improving human health and tackling malnutrition, underlining their growing importance in today's food system.
Effect of Psychosocial Interventions on Cancer's Caregiver Quality of Life: Meta-analysis.
Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health
August 2023
Background: People living with cancer benefit greatly from informal caregivers. No previous meta-analysis was done to check the effect of psychological intervention on cancer caregiver's quality of life.
Objectives: The goal of this meta-analysis was to check the effect of psychosocial interventions on Cancer's Caregiver quality of life and check the impact of various psychological intervention programs.
Kusum K. Rohilla The aim of this study was to develop and validate a comprehensive palliative care bundle "PALLICR" for advanced gallbladder cancer (GBC) patients. The present study was an exploratory study with instrument validation design which was conducted at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The main aim of this study was to develop, test, and compare palliative care bundles to improve functional recovery, resilience, and quality of life among advanced gallbladder cancer patient with their routine palliative care.
Material And Methods: This study was to test a palliative care bundle, a single-center, and two-arm randomised controlled trial done on a total of 116 participants (58 in each arm) from July 2019 to December 2021 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh.
Results: By the end of 4 month, the recruitment rate was 96.