Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2024
Translating and Validating PRISMA-7 Questionnaire in Urdu: A Screening Tool to Identify Frail Individuals.
Frailty is a condition in which the affected individual is more prone to both external and internal stressors and has a higher risk of succumbing to chronic diseases. The aim of this research was to translate and validate the PRISMA-7 questionnaire in the Urdu language. This is a validation study conducted in a hospital in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. ⋯ Cronbach's alpha was found to be 0.322. Urdu translated version of PRISMA-7 is not a valid and reliable tool for screening frailty in the elderly population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Key Words: Frailty, Validation, Translation, Frail elderly, Urdu.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2024
Analysing Crime Scene Data, Medical Records and Forensic Information to Determine the Causes of Suicides.
To analyse crime scene data, medical records, and forensic information to unveil insights into the causes and traits of suicides. ⋯ Suicide reasons, Suicide time, Psychological autopsy, Seasonal and temporal patterns.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2024
Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Oral Health in Lower Middle-Income Countries.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2024
Traditional Teaching and Learning Methodologies: Innovations Needed.
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