Publications by authors named "Samita Acharya"
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to assess the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines used in Nepal (inactivated, viral vector, mRNA) and investigate infections with variants of SARS-CoV-2 in a hospital setting.
- It involves a hospital-based case-control design where patients over 18 with COVID-19-like symptoms undergo antigen/PCR testing, collecting data on vaccine status and demographics to determine vaccine effectiveness.
- Ethical approvals were secured from relevant institutions, ensuring a thorough and responsible approach to understanding vaccine efficacy and variant circulation in Nepal, aiming to enhance public health strategies.
Background: Communication skills (CS) are important and teachable, however, many Asian medical schools' curricula do not incorporate them. Patan Academy of Health Sciences in Nepal identifies CS within its' aims and curriculum. CS are taught from commencement of medical school and re-emphasised throughout preclinical learning (first 2 years).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Communication skills (CS) are vital for doctors. Indeed, as the most important element of consultations, are highly valued by patients. CS are core, teachable skills, however, have not been widely taught in South Asian medical schools, unlike their western counterparts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Basic life support is foundation to save lives. In contrast to the developed countries, there is still no national standard BLS training module in Nepal. Basic life support training is being provided by various institutions but lack in consistency and coordination.
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