India is currently experiencing a demographic and epidemiological transition characterized
by an aging population and an increase in chronic diseases, resulting in a greater demand …

Introduction Pressure ulcer is one of the major challenges in hospitals; which endanger
patient safety, prolonging hospital stay and contributed to disability and death. Data …

Despite a rapidly aging population, geriatrics-the branch of medicine that focuses on
healthcare of the elderly-is relatively new in India, with many practicing physicians having …

This paper discusses the issues related to hospital bed designs for the bedridden patients.
With the growth of the population, the number of elderly and bedridden patients is increasing …

Background: Pressure ulcer (PU) is one of the common, neglected and avoidable
complications among bedridden patients. Despite the potential to reduce PU incidence, the …

Background: Population is ageing in India. Health care and other needs associated with
ageing have risen. The study objectives were to explore the concept of „healthy ageing‟; …

Family caregivers are critical partners in the plan and provision of care for patients with
various acute and chronic illnesses. Due to the sudden onset and unpredictable outcome of …

Background The paucity of state-supported rehabilitation for chronically ill patients with long-
term tracheostomies has ramifications of prolonged hospital-stay, increased burden on …

Background: With the increase in the elderly population in India, state and central
government have initiated many schemes for the welfare of the elderly. The current study …

ABSTRACT Purpose of the Study: Taking care of admitted patients has usually been as
much a responsibility of family members as that of hospital staff in India, but caregiver …