MUDD Mapping (My Understanding through Dialogue and Debate)

It is an acronym for My Understanding through Dialogue and Debate. It is an innovative, interactive teaching learning activity where the main participant is the learner and the central activity is dialogue.

Goal

To bring learners together so that they can engage in purposeful dialogue to achieve sustained understanding of a subject matter.

It reflects the five principles of adult learning by knowledge. 

These principles are self concept, experience, readiness to learn, orientation of learning and motivation to learn. Every word in the acronym MUDD is intentionally assigned by Kay Barrington.

‘M’ implies that the learner will take ownership for learning. It also reflects the learner’s acquisition of knowledge.

‘U’ refers to understanding of the subject by the learner.

‘D’ invites the individuals to share their ideas, views, positions and propositions. It is the expression of understanding about a concept.

‘D’ involves a higher level of thinking including critical thinking exercises. It is used when a learner has sufficient knowledge to enter a debate with another learner on a same concept with a different point of view.

MUDD mapping is very effective method learning by the learners and it can foster the partnership of teaching and learning.

World Mental Health Day-10 Oct 2014

The World Mental Health Day 2014 torches light on  schizophrenia. It provide an opportunity to focus as a nation on an issue that affects all.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behavior and failure to recognize realities in life.

They may

• living in their own world
• see or hear things which are not real
• believe in irrational ideas
• acts strangely as they respond to delusions and hallucinations.

Management

The primary treatment consists of anti psychotic medications such as Olanzapine, Risperidone and Clozapine, often in combination with psychological and social support.

Living with a person with schizophrenia

• When they refuse treatment

People with schizophrenia may refuse treatment. In such cases, family and friends may need to take action to keep their loved one safe.

• When they become violent

They are not usually violent. If they become violent, seek professional help right away.

• When they are addicted to substance abuse

Addiction is common among patients with schizophrenia. Try to introduce alternative strategies e.g. nicotine replacement methods to quit smoking, with professional help.

• When they attempt suicide

It is hard to predict which people with schizophrenia are prone to commit suicide.Watch them carefully. If they give any cues, get the professional help right away.

With medication, therapy and strong social support, they are able to control symptoms as well as gain independence in activities of daily living.

If you shower love, support and help the person with schizophrenia for getting proper treatment, I am sure, you can make a difference.

Best Scientific Paper Award 2014

I have presented a scientific paper about " health behavior and level of stress among adolescent boys" in a National Conference, conducted by ICCR, Omayal Achi College of Nursing and SCARF, Chennai, India. I got "Best Paper Award" for my presentation.

Rokitansky syndrome

I am very glad to say that a woman's dream come true. In October 2014, it was reported that a 36 years old Swedish woman, who was diagnosed with Rokitansky Syndrome and was undergone womb transplant, gave birth to a healthy baby.

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome is a disorder that affects female reproductive system. It is a congenital malformation, characterized by a failure of development of mullerian duct, resulting in underdevelopment of uterus and vaginal hypoplasia.

It may be associated with other malformations such as renal agenesis, ectopia of kidneys and cardiac anomalies.

Signs and Symptoms

• Primary Amenorrhea

• Infertility

• Difficulty with sexual intercourse

• History of recurrent urinary tract infection

Management

Goal: To provide the patient with an unscarred vagina

• Perineal dilation

• Vaginal reconstruction by Mclndoe technique with skin graft

• William's vaginoplasty with vulval flap

• Intestinal neovagina uses an isolated segment of bowel

• Uterus transplantation

In conclusion, the risk for transmission of the disease can not be predicted, as the genetics of the MRKH Syndrome is very little known currently.

World Geriatric Day- 1st October 2014

World Geriatric Day

'Let us join together to active and healthy aging for Elderly Persons'

 

Elderly care is the fulfillment of demands and needs by them. It encompasses wide range of services such as assisted living, home care, adult day care and hospice. The most important part of elderly care is to love them and keep them active.
There are different ways to keep them active:

• do different forms of physical activity every day
• more aerobic exercises
• pursue hobbies
• take part in social activities
• have balanced diet
• shift to vegetarian food including more fruits and vegetables
• have good sleep
• pay attention to foot care
• use assistive devices if needed
• regular medical check ups
• take medicines according to physician's prescription

Taking care of them is a part of our tradition and culture......yes....let us care for our elders....

World heart day-2014

World Heart Day

World heart day -2014

                     ‘Creating heart healthy environment’
World heart day, which dates back to 2000, is an annual global awareness day, its objective to create awareness among people around the globe that the heart diseases and stroke are the world’s leading causes of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year.

The theme of world heart day focuses on an environment in which we live, work and play should not increase our risk of cardio vascular diseases. The environment factors such as air pollution, water pollution, availability of healthy foods and mental environment at place of work play a vital role in contributing cardio vascular diseases.

Talking about pollution, smoking including passive smoking create accelerated rate of diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. Staying in crowded places where hygiene of air and water is poor, the risk of infectious diseases is very high and this can lead to rheumatic heart diseases.

About availability of healthy foods, one should focuse on low carbohydrate, low fat and high protein rich foods including fresh fruits and vegetables. It is very essential to stress on low salt intake, as World Health Organization targets a 30% reduction in salt intake worldwide by 2025.

But, environment is not restricted to just the physical environment, it also covers mental environment including place of work, the pressure to perform, long working hours and skipping meals etc.