Pressure Injuries - A Common problem in elderly people
Kumar is becoming increasingly despondent, his son was planning to shift him to the nursing home. Kumar is a widower, he lost his wife to...
Preethika Jithesh
- Mar 8
- 3 min
The physiological consequences of bed rest and Inactivity
Prakriti is a mid-school teacher in the suburbs of Bangalore, she has been overburdened with her regular work and taking care of her...
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Preethika Jithesh
- Mar 8
- 2 min
What happens when a patient falls?
According to WHO estimates, falls is the second leading reason for unintentional injury deaths globally. About 684000 people die annually...
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Preethika Jithesh
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Effects of manual repositioning on caretakers
We met Rukmini ammal during one of our surveys at a private hospital in Bangalore. She was in the profession of caretaking elders and...
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Preethika Jithesh
- Feb 23
- 3 min
Why are Bedsores dangerous?
Pressure Injuries (Bedsores or Decubitus ulcers) are one of the costliest and most physically debilitating medical conditions happening...
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