Medical journal, Armed Forces India
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Med J Armed Forces India · Jul 2020
The infodemics of COVID-19 amongst healthcare professionals in India.
There is a deluge of information and misinformation about COVID-19. The present survey was conducted to explore the sources of information /misinformation for healthcare professionals from India. ⋯ The study explored the sources of information and misinformation and found a high prevalence of misinformation, especially from social media. We suggest the need to better manage the flow of information so that it can be an effective weapon against SARS-CoV2. There is a need for doctors to adapt to the changing times of infodemics accompanying pandemics.
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Med J Armed Forces India · Apr 2020
Healthcare impact of COVID-19 epidemic in India: A stochastic mathematical model.
In India, the SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 epidemic has grown to 1251 cases and 32 deaths as on 30 Mar 2020. The healthcare impact of the epidemic in India was studied using a stochastic mathematical model. ⋯ At the current growth rate of epidemic, India's healthcare resources will be overwhelmed by the end of May. With the immediate institution of NPIs, total cases, hospitalizations, ICU requirements, and deaths can be reduced by almost 90%.
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Med J Armed Forces India · Apr 2019
Work-rest pattern, alertness and performance assessment among naval personnel deployed at sea: A cross sectional study.
The combat naval vessels require continuous operational preparedness for guarding the vast coastline. Sailors onboard these ships are at risk for sleep deprivation. Sailors may be vulnerable to chronic fatigue; and decreased performance, vigilance, and cognitive functioning owing to sleep debt, which may affect safety during tactical operations and while transportation of ships. In this study we assessed the work-rest pattern and level of alertness during sailing and non sailing days. ⋯ Our study shows that although the sailors are not getting sufficient restorative sleep while sailing as compared to non-sailing days, this is not affecting their cognitive functioning while working.