Publications by authors named "N P Manjunatha"
Article Synopsis
- Bacterial blight in pomegranate, caused by Xanthomonas citri pv. punicae (Xcp), is a major issue leading to significant economic losses, with current management primarily relying on antibiotics and copper-based treatments.
- The excessive use of antibiotics has led to antibiotic resistance, prompting research into eco-friendly alternatives like native endophytes, which are beneficial bacteria isolated from pomegranate plants that can inhibit Xcp growth through the production of antimicrobial volatiles.
- Field trials showed that using these endophytes reduced the disease index by 47-68%, outperforming traditional chemical treatments, making them promising candidates for sustainable bacterial blight management in pomegranate cultivation.
Background: The National Mental Health Survey of India 2015-2016 identified a substantial treatment gap in mental healthcare, emphasizing the urgent need for improved training of primary care doctors (PCDs) in managing psychiatric disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of three digitally delivered primary care psychiatry courses offered by the department of psychiatry in a tertiary neuropsychiatric center: the Certificate Course in Primary Mental Healthcare (CCPMH), the Diploma in Community Mental Health (DCMH), and the Diploma in Primary Care Psychiatry (DPCP).
Methods: Based on the board of studies documents, including curriculum, delivery methods, accreditation criteria, and outcomes, a comparative and thematic analysis of the courses was conducted.
A Cross-Sectional Study of Concurrent Validity of the "Indian Disability Evaluation and Assessment Scale" with the "Sheehan Disability Scale" in Patients with Common Mental Disorders.
Indian J Psychol Med
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on comparing the Indian Disability Evaluation and Assessment Scale (IDEAS) and the Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) to measure disability in individuals with common mental disorders (CMDs) like depression and anxiety, which affect a significant portion of the population.
- - A total of 220 patients with CMDs were assessed, revealing differences based on demographics, while both IDEAS and SDS indicated similar, lower levels of disability without significant score discrepancies.
- - Strong correlation between the disability scores of the two scales was noted, suggesting that IDEAS is a valid tool for assessing disability in CMDs within the Indian community.
Background: Clinical training in traditional medical education often needs more translational value, especially for in-service MBBS doctors working in primary health centers (PHCs), who provide first-line treatment for psychiatric disorders. To address this gap, a psychiatrist-led personalized mentorship program incorporating three live consultation-driven training (CDT) methods was developed to integrate psychiatric care into PHCs.
Methods: The authors designed and implemented a personalized mentorship program using three CDT methods tailored for in-service MBBS doctors.
Translational Quotient as an Innovative Outcome Parameter to Assess the Effectiveness of Training Methods: A Feasibility Study in Assessing the Baseline Psychiatric Skills of Primary Care Doctors in their Real-world Live Outpatient Clinic.
Indian J Psychol Med
October 2024
Background: The effectiveness of training methods in medical education is critical, particularly for primary care physicians (PCPs) who frequently encounter psychiatric issues in their practice. Traditional assessment methods often fail to evaluate skill acquisition in real-world clinical practice. The Translational Quotient (TQ) is proposed as an innovative outcome measure to assess PCPs' ability to apply psychiatric skills in their live outpatient consultation among their general patients.
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