https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1662 2026-04-15T21:41:52Z 2026-04-15T21:41:52Z Dhimal, Meghnath Pandey, Achyut Raj Aryal, Krishna Kumar Buddhathoki, Chitra Bahadur Vaidya, Daya Laxmi Karki, Khem Bahadur Onta, Sharad https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1693 2024-03-12T05:40:43Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Utilization of Health Research Recommendation in Policy and Planning Authors: Dhimal, Meghnath; Pandey, Achyut Raj; Aryal, Krishna Kumar; Buddhathoki, Chitra Bahadur; Vaidya, Daya Laxmi; Karki, Khem Bahadur; Onta, Sharad Abstract: Abstract Background: Over the past decade in Nepal, a large number of studies have been carried in a variety of health areas; however whether evidence derived from these studies has been used to inform health policy has not been explored. This study aims to assess the utilization of recommendations from health research in health policy and plans, and to identify the factors that influence utilization of research findings by policy makers’ in Nepal. Methods: Qualitative study incorporating literature review and semi-structured interviews was used. Research reports and health related policies were collected from governmental and non-governmental bodies. Documents were reviewed to identify the utilization of research-based recommendations in health policy and plan formulation. In-depth interviews were conducted with key policy makers and researchers to identify factors that hinder the utilization of research recommendations. Results: A total of 83 health related research reports were identified, of which 48 had recommendations. Four policies and three plans, from total 21 identified plans and policies, were found to have incorporated recommendations from research. Of the 48 studies that had recommendations, 35 were found to be used in the policy making process. Lack of appropriate communication mechanisms, and concerns related to the quality of research conducted, were the main factors hindering the translation of evidence into policy. Conclusions: Communication gaps exist between researchers and policy makers, which seem to have impeded the utilization of research-based information and recommendations in decision-making process. Establishing a unit responsible for synthesizing evidences and producing actionable messages for policy makers can improve utilization of research findings. Keywords: Actionable message; evidence based policy making; Nepal; policy making, utilization of research recommendation. Description: Original Article

2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Muraleedharan, Manju https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1692 2024-03-12T05:41:30Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD): Rare Disease of Zoonotic Origin Authors: Muraleedharan, Manju Abstract: Abstract Kyasanur forest disease (KFD) is a rare tick borne zoonotic disease that causes acute febrile hemorrhagic illness in humans and monkeys especially in southern part of India. The disease is caused by highly pathogenic KFD virus (KFDV) which belongs to member of the genus Flavivirus and family Flaviviridae. The disease is transmitted to monkeys and humans by infective tick Haemaphysalisspinigera. Seasonal outbreaks are expected to occur during the months of January to June. The aim of this paper is to briefly summarize the epidemiology, mode of transmission of KFD virus, clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention of the disease.. Keywords: Flavivirus; India; kyasanur forest disease; monkey fever; ticks. Description: Viewpoint

2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Agrawal, Sumit Subedi, Krishnahari Ray, Pankaj Rayamajhi, Ajit https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1691 2024-03-12T05:42:30Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Unusual case of failure to thrive: Type III Bartter syndrome Authors: Agrawal, Sumit; Subedi, Krishnahari; Ray, Pankaj; Rayamajhi, Ajit Abstract: Abstract Bartter syndrome Type III is a rare autosomal recessive disorder resulting from an inherited defect in the thick ascending limb of the loop of henle of the nephrons in kidney. The typical clinical manifestations in childhood are failure to thrive and recurrent episodes of vomiting. Typical laboratory findings which help in the diagnosis are hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, hypomagnesemia and hypercalciuria. We report a case of Type III Bartter syndrome not responding to repeated conventional treatment of failure to thrive. Keywords: Bartter syndrome; failure to thrive; hypercalciuria; hypomagnesemia; hypokalemia Description: Case Report

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Pant, Narayan Dutt Sharma, Manisha Neupane, Sanjeev https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1690 2024-03-12T05:43:27Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Taenia Solium Sneezed out from Nose by an Asymptomatic Child Authors: Pant, Narayan Dutt; Sharma, Manisha; Neupane, Sanjeev Abstract: Abstract Taenia solium is an intestinal parasite and may be excreted in feces in infected patients but our case is unique, as an asymptomatic child sneezed out the proglottids of the parasite from his nose. After the full course of antihelminthic drug the patient excreted a whole worm in his stool. Keywords: Antihelminthic drug; asymptomatic; Taenia solium; taeniasis. Description: Case Report

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