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Item A comparative study of peak expiratory flow rate among healthy working women and housewives of Ahmedabad(Educational Society for Excellence, 2016) Pandya, H; Vyas, N; Sheth, M.Background: The growth of population, industry, number of vehicles and improper implementation of stringent emission standard makes the problem of air pollution worse. Automobile exhaust consists of particulate matter and gases which cause injury to the terminal bronchioles and decrease in the pulmonary compliance and vital capacity and PEFR. Aim: The present study aimed at assessing the Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) in healthy working women in the Ahmedabad compared to healthy housewives of same age to see the effect of short duration daily exposure of traffic air pollutants on PEFR. Materials and methods: An observational study was conducted in the community of Ahmedabad with 30 females between the ages of 30-40 years, divided into 2 groups. Group 1 comprised of 15 healthy housewives and Group 2 comprised of 15 healthy working women. Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) using a Wrights peak flow meter was measured in liter per minute. Three such readings were taken in standing posture. The highest of the three values obtained was treated as the peak expiratory flow rate. Results: The mean PEFR of the housewives and working women was 304±60.80litres/min and 285.33±45.01 litres/min respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups of the study (p=0.208, z= -1.259). Conclusion: There is no difference between the Peak Expiratory Flow Rate between healthy housewives and working women in Ahmedabad.Item Correlation of Fears and Beliefs About Knee Osteoarthritis with Balance in Patients with Osteoarthritis of Knee(Association of Health Professionals and Health Educators, 2021-07) Bhatt, P; Sheth, M.Background:Knee osteoarthritis (OA) damages the proprioceptors within the joint cavity which in turn may lead to impairment of balance, an integral part of mobility.Fears and beliefs about knee osteoarthritis in patients with knee osteoarthritis are found to have an adverse impact on their function. Objectives:The study aimed to evaluate the correlation between fearsand beliefs about knee osteoarthritis and balance in patientswith Knee OA. Material andMethods:In an observational analytical study males and females with OA knee were included. Fears and beliefs wereassesse d usingthe Knee Osteoarthritis Fears and Beliefs Questionnaire (KOFBeQ), balancewas tested using the Functional Reach Test (FRT) and pain was assessed by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).Result:Forty-six patients were evaluated. Mean pain scorewas 4±1.5, FRT score 8.7±2.4inches, KOFBeq score33 ±13.8. Correlation was found using Spearman coefficient, r=0.178, p=0.23(balance and KOFBeq), r=-0.264, p=0.7 (pain and balance), r=-0.3, p=0.018(pain and KOFBeq) was seen.Conclusion:Fears and beliefs about knee osteoarthritis were present with impaired functional balance. Weaknegative correlationwas found between pain and balance and pain and fears and beliefs and no correlation were found between balance and fearsand beliefs.Item Patients Adherence to Physiotherapist Prescribed Self-management Strategies: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective(Association of Health Professionals and Health Educators, 2021-03) Baxi, H; Sheth, M.Background:Few studies have been done in India about factors which can influence patient’s adherence to self-management protocol and a physiotherapist’s view on subject of adherence.Material & Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted via a self-made questionnaire consisting of 20 items. Fifty final BPT and 1styear post graduate students were asked to choosethemost appropriate answer from options given. Descriptive analysis was done using Google Forms.Results:62% strongly agreed that self-management is important. Good self-management strategies should have clarity of instructions (66%), beproper and should be easy to follow (50%). 86% believed proper communication skills, strategy prescription, knowledge, monitoring and follow up by therapist will help patient adhere to strategies. Willingness to exercise (48%), Positive belief in exercise(44%) and Age(56%) were thought to influence patient adherence. Stigma associated with disability (52%), poor inter-professional relation (86%), are barriers. Properly educating the patient about his condition(96%), involving the family members(92%) were believed to be facilitators. 46% therapists agreed that a passive approach should not be used. 54% strongly disagreed they don’t have time to assess patient adherence.Conclusion:Physiotherapists agree that patient’s adherence to physiotherapist prescribed self-management strategies is essential for clinical practice. There is a need to use different approaches to increase patient adherence.