- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Health Care Issues
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
2024-2025
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre
2023-2025
Community Medical Center
2023-2024
Abstract Introduction Noncommunicable diseases, particularly cancer, are increasingly burdening India's health care system. Despite the implementation of various national cancer control programs, notable barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment persist, especially in rural regions. Objectives This study aims identify these assess diagnostic intervals among patients Western Maharashtra. Materials Methods A cross-sectional was conducted at a tertiary hospital from January March 2024....
Background: The increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in India has led to a growing need for palliative care. This study aimed explore and analyse the factors contributing quality life burden experienced by caregivers patients metropolitan setting. Methodology: A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed, grounded interpretivist paradigm. Seven in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with primary at tertiary care hospital Palliative Care Hospital. Purposive...
Introduction Cancer remains a critical global health issue, particularly in developing countries, where timely diagnosis and effective treatment are often hindered by numerous barriers. These obstacles exacerbate the cancer burden contribute to disparities care. This study explores barriers from perspectives of patients healthcare providers rural India, aiming inform targeted interventions improve outcomes. Methods qualitative was conducted April May 2024 at tertiary hospital Western...
Background Out-Of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) directly reflects the burden of health expenses that households bear. Despite availability social security schemes providing healthcare benefits, a high proportion Indian are still incurring OOPE. In order to recognize reasons behind OOPE, comprehensive understanding people's attitudes and behavior is needed. Methodology By purposive sampling, 16 in-depth interviews were conducted using an interview guide in catchment area urban rural centers...
To assess the utility of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) with apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps and T2* mapping in quantitative analysis nucleus pulposus (NP) annulus fibrosus (AF) lumbar intervertebral discs its correlation modified Pfirrmann grading (MPG) for degenerative disc disease (LDDD).One hundred subjects (20-74 years age) underwent T2-weighted, DWI ADC magnetic resonance imaging. MPG was applied to L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1 discs, values NP AF were calculated mid-sagittal plane...