EFFECT OF A NOVEL PATIENT GARMENT ON PERCEIVED PRIVACY DURING COLONOSCOPY: A SIMPLE APPROACH TO MINIMIZE EMBARRASSMENT

Effect of a Novel Patient Garment on Perceived Privacy during Colonoscopy: A Simple Approach to Minimize Embarrassment

Background.In the United States, patients wear a one-piece, reusable cloth gown during colonoscopy Collections procedures.Many patients report embarrassment related to bodily exposure during colonoscopy.This may limit participation in colorectal cancer screening programs.Aims.To assess whether the use of a novel, disposable patient garment (Privacy

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Tribal rehabilitation and its impacts on land use changes, food security and sustainable livelihoods: a case study in South India

Millions of tribals live in Adrenal Support forests or adjacent protected areas and their food security and livelihoods depend on resources from the forests.Reportedly, about 40 to 60% of annual earnings of tribals, especially tribal women, is from collection and selling of forest produce.However, the idea of protecting biodiversity resulted in rem

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