Balbir Singh

An Analysis of Quality Assurance for Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Treatment Plans Using Two Dosimetric Methods: The arcCHECK System and EPIbeam Based Dosimetric Approach

Ajay Katake, Lalit Kumar, Balbir Singh, A S K V S Sharma et autres

Aim: The current study is to assess and compare the performance of an electronic portal imaging device (EPID)-based dosimetry system electronic portal imaging beam (EPIbeam) and a three-dimensional (3D) diode array system (ArcCHECK) using various gamma criteria (3%/3 mm, 2%/2 mm, 3%/2 …

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Determinants and Challenges in Financial Literacy: A Systematic Review

Balbir Singh, Ms Sunita Kumari

Background: Financial literacy is considered to be one of the most critical factors for financial well-being, responsible financial decision-making and inclusive economic development. In India, various efforts have been undertaken to enhance financial education and financial inclusion. Despite having relatively high literacy …

A prospective descriptive study to assess practice regarding referral for smoking cessation counseling by health care workers

Arjun Kumar, Ashok Kumar Janmeja, Balbir Singh, Rohit Manchanda et autres

Abstract Background Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide. Despite national and institutional policies, referral to smoking cessation counseling by healthcare workers in India remains limited. We planned a study to assess the practice of referral for smoking cessation …

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Basic Knowledge and Practice of Chest Physiotherapy among Healthcare Providers: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Balbir Singh, Arjun Kumar, Ashok Kumar Janmeja, Rohit Manchanda et autres

mortality. [2][3]3][4] Chest physical therapy for patients with respiratory dysfunction aims to maintain lung volume, improve ventilation and oxygenation, clear airway secretions, lessen breathing effort, and improve inspiratory muscle function.3,4 Furthermore, chest physiotherapy may help in the elimination of infectious agents, inflammatory …

Developing an indigenous anthropomorphic heterogeneous female pelvic phantom for dosimetric audit in radiotherapy centers

Ajay Katake, Lalit Kumar, Balbir Singh, Kruti Haraniya et autres

AIM: The aim of the present study was to create an indigenous anthropomorphic heterogeneous female pelvis (AHFP) phantom for quality assurance and dosimetric audits in advance radiotherapy centers. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The AHFP phantom was designed using paraffin wax, epoxy, water, polyvinyl …

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Craniospinal irradiation for medulloblastoma tumors: Retrospective analysis of dosimetric comparison—An institutional study

Rama Devi, Balbir Singh, Deepak Basandrai

INTRODUCTION: The comparative study of dosimetric parameters for craniospinal irradiation (CSI) in medulloblastoma cancer patients has been conducted using three different radiation treatment modalities, such as helical intensity-modulated radiation therapy (RT) (HIMRT), helical three-dimensional (3D) conformal RT (H3DCRT), and volumetric modulated arc …

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Dosimetric Evaluation of Different Algorithms on Heterogeneous Slab Phantom Using CMS XiO and MONACO Treatment Planning System for 4MV, 6MV and 15MV Beam Energy: An Institutional Study

Ajay Katake, Lalit Kumar, Balbir Singh, Pradeep Gurjar et autres

AIM: To study the dosimetric behavior of dose computational algorithms in inhomogeneous medium using CMS XiO and MONACO treatment planning system (TPS) for 4 megavoltage (MV), 6 MV and 15 MV photon beam energies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Styrofoam blocks of thickness 1.90 …

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Estimation of weighted computed tomography dose index (CTDIw) in megavoltage computed tomography (MVCT)

Rama Devi, Balbir Singh, Deepak Basandrai, Kamlesh Rani Passi et autres

Abstract Introduction Advanced technologies in radiation treatment deliveries require high accuracy and precision in setup before treatment to get accurate dose delivery for planned target volumes. During imaging procedures, patients are getting extra doses from kilovoltage computed tomography (KVCT) and megavoltage computed …

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Understanding Awareness of Patient Rights: A Cross-sectional Survey among Healthcare Workers, Patients, and Attendees

Balbir Singh, Arjun Kumar, Ashok Kumar Janmeja, Rohit Manchanda et autres

Introduction:In this modern era of medical science, "patient's rights" have become a pivotal component of the healthcare system.There are increasing gaps between patients' expectations and the delivery of quality care.Therefore, knowledge of "patient's rights" among patients has received crucial value in medical …

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Basic Working Knowledge of Pulse Oximetry among Healthcare Workers and Patients Requiring Oxygen Therapy in a Tertiary Care Center in North India

Balbir Singh, Rahul Gupta, Arjun Kumar, Ashok Kumar Janmeja et autres

patients can be misleading and result in inappropriate decisionmaking compromising patient safety.3 There is limited data on the basic working knowledge of POD in healthcare workers and patients requiring oxygen therapy in the Indian population.Most of the previous studies are limited by …

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A Descriptive Analytical Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice of Proper Face Mask Wearing among Healthcare Professionals, Patients and Attendants in a Tertiary Care Center of North India

Balbir Singh, Rahul Gupta, Arjun Kumar, Ashok Kumar Janmeja et autres

Introduction: Respiratory infections including tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health issue around the world.Regular use of a proper face mask is a cost-effective preventive measure to reduce the risk of respiratory infection among healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients attending hospitals.Hence, we …

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A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and practices related to cough and sneeze etiquette among health care providers, respiratory patients and their attendants in a tertiary care centre

Arjun Kumar, Ashok Kumar Janmeja, Rohit Manchanda, Balbir Singh et autres

Background: The emergence of respiratory infections including Tuberculosis, COVID-19, influenza A and B viruses have a significant impact on health worldwide. Cough and sneezing etiquette including respiratory hygiene have been recommended as most cost-effective preventative tool to reduce such transmission. Methods: A …