Physical and psychosocial burden experienced by women on maintenance hemodialysis.

Background: The global prevalence of chronic kidney disease is growing at an alarming rate, and the number of patients progressing to kidney failure is increasing. A substantial number of patients are undergoing hemodialysis (HD), which improves health and lengthens life. However, it imposes multiple physical and psychological demands on the patients.

Cancer related fatigue measurement scales: A systematic review.

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common symptom experienced by all the cancer patients at all stages of the disease and in survivors. Fatigue from cancer is one of the understated, underestimated, and least managed. Several scales have been developed to measure CRF, but they vary in the quality of psychometric properties, ease of administration, and dimensions of CRF.

Cancer-Related Fatigue - Clinical Evaluation Scales and Interventions: A Systematic Review.

Background: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most frequent and prevalent symptoms expressed by cancer patients and cancer survivors. It is a multifactorial phenomenon that causes a direct detrimental impact on quality of life.

Objectives: This systematic review aims to identify different clinical evaluation scales and interventions available for fatigue associated with cancer.

Body Cathexis among Stroke Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study.

 Stroke results in functional dependence and poor quality of life. Body cathexis is a measure of one's perceived body image. Stroke survivors often experience stress, anxiety, and disturbances in body image.

Knowledge and Practices of Endotracheal Suctioning amongst Nursing Professionals: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Ventilator-associated pneumonia, a common cause of mortality and morbidity, is commonly seen among patients with endotracheal intubation due to unsafe suctioning practices by health professionals.

Objective: A systematic review was conducted to explore the gaps in the existing practices of nurses and thus proposing comprehensive guidelines for safe practice.

Materials And Methods: A two-phase strategy was adopted to identify the studies through a comprehensive electronic search in PubMed, Google Scholar, ProQuest, Ovid, and Helinet Summon by using predefined keywords within a year limit of 2002-2016.

Obesity among adolescents of urban and rural schools in Mangalore.

With a view to identify the occurrence of obesity and its related factors among adolescents of selected urban and rural schools. 1200 adolescents from selected high schools in Mangalore were recruited through multistage random sampling. A demographic Performa and a 5 point rating scale were used to assess the lifestyle practices.