Department of Geriatric Medicine Yenepoya Medical College & Hospital Yenepoya (Deemed to be) University
DEPARTMENT PROFILE Email: [email protected] Extension Telephone No: 2374, 2376.
1. COURSES SUPPORTED: 1. MBBS 2. MD General Medicine 3. Interns training - (ACTS -YEN) 4. PhD Students
2. NEW COURSES PROPOSED: 1. MD in Geriatric Medicine: We are awaiting NMC Inspection. 2. Post MD Fellowship Certificate Course in Geriatric Medicine: Approved by University. 3. Music Therapy certificate course online – with support from department of ENT. 4. Certificate course of Geriatric Palliative Care online – with the same existing syllabus of offline course. 3. FACULTY DETAILS: Sl. Faculty Name Designation Teaching Experience in Years No 1 Dr. Prabha Adhikari M R Professor and UG 40, PG-30 HOD 2 Dr. Kishore Kumar Ubrangala Professor UG – 23, PG - 15 3 Dr. Humera Naaz Assistant Professor UG - 5
4 Dr. Karan Hegde Senior Resident 5 Dr. Mashood Medical Officer 6 Dr. Srinivasan Junior Resident 7 Dr. Rishan Junior Resident 8 Miss. Kavyashree MSW 6months 9 Mrs. Deepika Second Division 2 years Assistant 10 Mrs. Ashra Junior Research Fellow 11 Ms. Athira Junior Research Fellow
FACULTY:
From L to R: Mrs. Deepika, Dr. Prathvi Nandalike, Dr. Kishore Kumar Ubrangala, Dr. Prabha Adhikari M R, Dr. Humera Naaz, Miss.Kavyashree.
4. CURRICULUM TRANSCTION: Geriatric and Palliative care topics have been added to both UG & M.D medicine.
MBBS Undergraduate teaching:
MBBS UG teaching
22 core competencies pertaining to geriatrics in the MCI (2018) CBME syllabus are taught by the faculty of Geriatric Medicine. Effective use of University‟s Learning Management System (LMS) „Yengage‟. COVID period (since March, 2020): active participation in online teaching is going on. ACTS-YEN simulation training in Geriatric Palliative care emergencies
Teaching of MD Gen. Med PG’s
Subject seminars, journal clubs of interest in geriatrics -moderated by our faculty. Rotational posting in department of geriatrics. Faculty take active part in teaching, including bedside clinical teaching sessions.
5. TEACHING LEARNING & CONTENT ENRICHMENT: Involved in UG curricular innovation in assn. with an All India group of faculty of academic excellence. 3 Faculty are part of GERG (Geriatric Education & Research Group) formed with 28 eminent faculty in the field of geriatrics. Developing the 22 core competencies pertaining to the field of geriatric medicine – outlined in the MCI document „CBME UG Curriculum for the IMG, 2018‟. Free certificate course - Teaching is imparted in a modular format, over 2 months. 1st course in this series was conducted during August – September 2020. Dr. Prabha Adhikari is one of the 2 founding members of this group (the other being Prof. Alka Ganesh, former HOD Dept of Medicine CMC, Vellore).
6. COLLABORATIONS: Department collaborates with MediAcion Germany for Palliative care courses. Certificate Course in Palliative Care (emphasis on geriatric care) modules:
The department has trained a number of graduate/post graduate medical doctors and also given an exposure to final year medical students on the subject. 150 Government doctors working in Dakshina Kannada and around 150 Nurses & other Paramedical personnel were trained by us in Geriatrics and Palliative care by 2 day workshop in the year 2019. Mr. Jochen Becker-Ebel, CEO, MediAcion, Germany has anchored many of our programs over the years – offline and recently, online as well.
Music Therapy course:
In collaboration with Mrs. Cordula Dietrich, Psychiatrist & Music Therapist, Germany, department has successfully trained many doctors and allied health workers in music therapy. These programs will continue on a periodic basis.
We proposed to introduce Music therapy online course in collaboration with department of ENT, YMC.
Observation of International Calendar events for Elderly: World elder abuse awareness day (June 15th), world senior citizen day (Aug 21st), world Alzheimer day (Sept 21st) and month, & international day of the older persons (Oct 1st). 7. RESEARCH PROJECTS: FACULTY:
2019 1. Scored Trial (Ongoing): A randomized double-blind, placebo- controlled, paralled group, multicenter study to demonstrate the effects of Sotagliflozin on cardiovascular and renal events in patients with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk factors and moderately impaired renal function - (received Rs. 8,28,879.20 out of grant allotted Rs.25 lakhs). 2. Seed grants from Yenepoya University for SEPSIS study: Inflammatory and Fibrinolytic changes in Patients with sepsis – Rs. 6 lakhs. 2020 3. Eco-friendly adult diapers with antimicrobial properties and disease indicators based on natural fibers and hydrogels - Dr. Prabha Adhikari is the scientific advisor - BIRAC/KIIT0895/BIG- 15/19- Grant awarded (Amount yet to be released) – Rs.47.6 lakhs.
YENEPOYA (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY LIST OF Ph.D. SHOLARS (ON-GOING PROGRAM) JANUARY 2018 - JULY 2019 BATCH RESEARCH GUIDE OF THE PH.D. SCHOLARS - 07 GUIDING – 07 Sl.No. Faculty Department Name of The Title Name of the Awarded Ph.D Candidate Guide /Ongoing 1. Medicine General Study of infections due Dr. Prabha Ongoing Medicine to carbapenemase Adhikari producing Professor& Head, K.pneumoniae and their Department of
susceptibility to other Geriatric Ms. Athira P antibiotics Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Deralakatte, Mangalore- 575 018 2. Medicine Biochemistry Serum Vitamin D levels Dr. Prabha Ongoing ( Medical) among diabetic patients Adhikari with Coronary Artery Professor& Head, Dr. Shaheena Disease and its Yasir Department of correlation with Geriatric advanced glycation end Medicine, products, insulin Yenepoya resistance and Medical College SYNTAX score Hospital, Deralakatte, Mangalore- 575 018 3. Nursing Medical Effect of music therapy Dr. Prabha Ongoing Surgical on diabetes distress, Adhikari Nursing quality of life and Professor& Head, glycemic control among Ms. Anju Ullas Department of type 2 diabetes mellitus Geriatric
patients hospitalized for Medicine, diabetic foot ulcer in Yenepoya selected tertiary care Medical College hospital at Mangaluru Hospital, Deralakatte, Mangalore- 575 018 4. Nursing Obstetrics and Effectiveness of Dr. Prabha Ongoing Gynecological lifestyle counselling Adhikari Nursing using psychodrama Professor& Head, Mrs. Janet technique on prevention Department of Prima Miranda of risk factors of Geriatric coronary artery disease Medicine,
among perimenopausal Yenepoya women in a selected Medical College university at Mangaluru Hospital, Deralakatte,
Mangalore- 575 018 5. Nursing Community A Study to assess the Dr. Prabha Ongoing Health Nursing prevalence and lived Adhikari experience of knee Professor& Head, osteoarthritis among Department of Mr. Ananda S. elderly adults and Geriatric impact of acupressure Medicine, therapy on physical and Yenepoya psychological Medical College parameters of elderly Hospital, adults with knee Deralakatte, Mangalore- osteoarthritis in selected 575 018 rural areas of Mangaluru 6. Allied Biosciences Value of urine Dr. Prabha Ongoing Health creatinine, Ph and urea Adhikari and in diabetic and geriatric Professor& Head, Basic care using dipstick Department of Science Ms. Ashra B method by developed Geriatric paper based platform Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Deralakatte, Mangalore- 575 018 7. Allied Zoology Development of Dr. Prabha Ongoing Health targeted proteomic Adhikari and assays for the detection Professor& Head, Basic of dengue viral patients Department of Science Ms. Mrudula Geriatric K.K Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Deralakatte, Mangalore- 575 018
8. PUBLICATIONS : 2020 1. Adhikari P: "Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment–Common Geriatric Problems BMH Medical Journal-ISSN 2348–392X, Vol 7 No Suppl (2020) 2. Ali Akbar P, Santosh R. Goudar, Adhikari P, Masoodi I, D Souza S: Correlation of estimated glomerular filtration rate with ejection fraction among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: Results of a cross sectional study from Southern India ; Int Journal Advance Med 2020 Apr;7(4):554-558. 3. Vohra M, Adhikari P, D‟ Souza S, Nagri S, Umakanth S, Satyamoorthy K, and Padmalatha Rai; CpG- SNP site methylation regulates allele-specific expression of MTHFDI gene in type 2 Diabetes; Laboratory Investigation 2020(100; 1090-1101. 4. Shreelaxmi V. Hegde, Adhikari P, Shashidhar M. Kotian, and Rajeshwari S (2019) Effects of Yoga Versus Sham Yoga on Oxidative Stress, Glycemic Status, and Anthropometry in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Single-Blinded Randomized Pilot Study. International Journal of Yoga Therapy 2020(30) doi: 10.1776/D-18-2020-00018. 5. A Gadgade, A Shenoy, A Kamath, P Kamath, Adhikari P, S Hadigal, Srikanth NShenoy N, Chowta MN: A Prospective Study of the Clinical and Demographic Profile of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients receiving antidiabetic drug combinations: Current diabetes reviews.2020;16(5): 503-508, doi:10.2174/1573399815666190619125857. 6. Khojji Humera, Sathiq Ali, Shruthi Bhat, Prabha Adhikari: Caregiver burden among the caregivers of older adults with palliative care needs; Journal of Indian Academy of Geriatrics, 2020; 16;(2) 63-67. 7. Devang N, Adhikari P, Nandini M, Satyamoorthy K, Rai PS: Effect of licorice on patients with HSD11B1 gene polymorphisms - a pilot study. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2020 Aug 12:S0975- 9476(18)30572-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jaim.2020.06.006. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32800398; PMCID: PMC7422817. 2019 8. Y. Durgarao, Poornima A. Manjrekar, Prabha Adhikari, M. Chakrapani and M. S. Rukmini, “Comprehensive Review on Diabetes Associated Cardiovascular Complications - The Vitamin D Perspective”, Cardiovascular &Hematological Disorders; Drug Targets 2019; (19)139-159. 9. Mathai SV, Adhikari PM, Kotian SM. Effect of sudden ban of Pioglitazone on Glycemic control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in a tertiary care hospital in South India” ; Journal of Diabetol 2019; 10;87-8. 10. Chapter in a Book Dr Prabha Adhikari: „Safe antibiotics in A Handbook of Geriatric Care‟, Ist ed. Edited by O.P. Sharma by Vinod Vasishtha for Viva Books Private Limited, New Delhi. 2019,388-391
9. RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCE: 1. Dr. Prathvi Nandalike: Presented poster on Development and validation of the questionnaire for capturing palliative care needs of the elderly in India – Yenepoya university empathy questionnaire (Yempathy) at National 17th Annual conference of the Indian Academy of Geriatric –GERICON 2019 at Christian Medical College Vellore 6th and 7th December 2019.
10. CONFERENCES/CMEs/Symposiums/Workshops/Guest Lectures/Scientific Society meetings etc CONDUCTED: 1. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 25-06-2019: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was observed on 25/06/2019 between 2pm-4pm. The panel discussion was opened by Dr. Prabha Adhikari, HOD Geriatric Medicine showing the statistics of Elder Abuse in Mangalore which 51% compared to country average of 25%. Mrs. Lidwin Lobo, former professor in St. Aloysius College and Roshni Nilaya and currently Vishwas Trust Elder helpline incharge mentioned about >1000 elder abuse cases, most of which were for financial reasons. Abandonment was also reported. Dr. Sydney D‟Souza, HOD Medicine inaugurated the panel discussion with a comment. Dr. Prathvi Nandalike, faculty from Geriatric Medicine commented that all of us have to take care of our parents first. Dr. Abhinav, postgraduate student, opined that we have to detach ourselves from mobiles and spend time with elders. Miss. Mushida a final year student, opined that we must take care of all the elders and respect them. Some students got motivated to do a documentary on the topic. 96 Students, 5 postgraduates and 6 faculty attended the programme. 2. CME in Palliative care: Held on 14-08-2019 - was attended by 52 participants. Inauguration was done by Vice-Chancellor Dr. M Vijayakumar. Dr Jochen Becker conducted 2 sessions on breaking bad news using experiential learning through Psychodrama. Dr Naveen Salin took a lecture on “Intricacies of managing vomiting –mechanistic approach”. Dr Seema Rao delivered a lecture on Psychological distress. Panel discussion on De-escalating treatment in Palliative care setting was a great eye opener for all the participants. All were updated with latest ICMR guidelines and Supreme Court judgment. 3. Music therapy workshop 12th to 13th September 2019 - Module 1: Regional Workshop on Music Therapy in Palliative Care was conducted by the Centre of Palliative Care, Yenepoya Deemed to be University from 12-13th September 2019. The resource faculty was Dr Cordula Dietrich, Psychiatrist and Music Therapist from Berlin, Germany. 4. Music therapy workshop 16th to 18th September 2019 - Module II: Regional Workshop on Music Therapy in Palliative Care was conducted by the Centre of Palliative Care, Yenepoya Deemed to be University from 16th -18th September 2019. The resource faculty comprised of Dr. Cordula Dietrich, Psychiatrist and Music Therapist from Berlin, Germany, Dr T.V. Sairam, Founder President of Nada Centre for Music therapy and President, Indian Music Therapy Association and Dr. Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam, Professor and Head, Department of E.N.T and Head and Neck Surgery.The workshop was inaugurated by Dr C.V. Raghuveer, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dr. Gangadhara Somayaji, Registrar of Yenepoya University. 5. Regional Observation of World Alzheimer’s day at Town hall on 21-09- 2019. 6. World Elders Day on 05-10-2019: The unit of Geriatric Medicine organised a guest lecture on World elder Day “Lecture Demonstration on Yoga” by Mr. Muddu Krishna, Yoga expert from Mysore on 5th October 2019 at EMD Building Auditorium. He demonstrated complex asanas and educated people on the value of yoga. Nearly 60 elders participated in the programme. 7. CME on Dementia Related Behavior: On 26-10- 2019 CME and workshop on „Dementia Behavior Management‟ was conducted for 104 participants at Yenepoya Medical College - jointly by the Departments of Geriatric Medicine, General Medicine, and Psychiatry. CME was inaugurated by Dr C.V Raghuveer, Pro Vice- Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be) University, urged every participant to acquire skills of managing dementia behavior without psychiatry medications. Dr. Imran, HOD Psychiatry Nursing introduced Miss. Deepa Vinoo who has worked in the field of Dementia in New York Health +Hospitals for 15 years and currently heading 400 bedded dementia care facility. Dr. Padmanabha, in-charge Dean YMC, Dr. Prabha Adhikari, HOD Geriatric Medicine, Dr. Sydney D‟Souza, HOD General Medicine, Dr. Anil Kakunje, HOD
Psychiatry, Ms.Leena KC, Principal Yenepoya Nursing College, Mr. Jeradin D‟Souza, Mangalore Alzheimer‟s Association - were present. Ms. Deepa Vinoo spoke on the topic “ABC of Dementia Behaviour, Music and Memory and minimizing psychotropic use, pain and palliative care for dementia”. 8. Guest lecture on “Rheumatology”: Organized regional guest lecture on Rheumatology” on 16th and 17th December 2019 in Seminar Room. Resource Person: Dr Dharmanad B.G, Rheumatologist and Adjunct faculty of General Medicine. 9. Certificate course on Palliative care with emphasis on Geriatric care: Organized certificate course on Palliative care with emphasis on Geriatric care conducted by Dr Jochen Becker; MediAcion, Germany from 18th to 20th February 2020 at EMD Auditorium, YMCH. 10. Yen-Senior Care for Active Ageing an online programme on 04-07-2020, followed by regular physical exercise programme for elderly being conducted by Google Meet platform –ongoing. 11. Online Yoga training for „Yogic practices as potential adjunctive treatment of SARS-Cov-2 infection, COVID-19‟ on 30-07-2020. This is to being followed by month long daily one-hour free Yoga sessions by Mr. KushalappaGowda N, Research scholar, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru. 12. Guest Lecture Series Topic: ‘Benefits of Music Therapy in Elderly’ – on 21-08-2020 Guest Speaker : Dr Hitesh Khurana, Professor of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana. 13. Inauguration of Alzheimer’s month on 01-09-2020 in collaboration with PAGE, Mangalore: The Google meet online Programme was inaugurated by the Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Raghuveer at 10.30AM. Dr. Prabha Adhikari, H.O.D of Geriatric Medicine welcomed everyone. She thanked PAGE and other NGO‟s who have supported Alzheimer‟s movement in Mangalore. She charted out the proposed activities for elderly and care givers during the Alzheimer‟s month. Dr. Raghuveer emphasised the need to care for elderly people, especially those with dementia. Dr. Prem Narasimhan, senior consultant Geriatrician, Juslok Hospital, Mumbai - who was the chief guest – emphasised on the need for creating dementia awareness in the society. Mr. Jerardin D‟Souza, founder of Mangalore Alzheimer‟s society, Dr. Vidya Pai, H.O.D, department of Microbiology and Dr. Kishore Kumar Ubrangala, Professor, department of Geriatric Medicine gave messages to the participants on the occasion. Mr. Mohan Raj, Secretary PAGE, proposed the vote of thanks. This was followed by activities for the elderly conducted by Mrs. Loretta. Total 46 participants attended the Google meet programme. 14. Dr Olinda Pereira Memorial Public Lecture series on “What is Dementia” was held online 05.09.2020 at 10.30 AM – 11.00AM. Guest speaker Mr. Jeradin D Souza, Founder & President, Mangalore Alzheimer`s Association. 15. Dr Olinda Pereira Memorial Public Lecture series on “Hypertension Control in Midlife” was held online 12.09.2020 at 10.30 AM – 11.00AM. Guest speaker Dr. Varsha Reddy, Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Devraj Urs University, Tamaka, Kolar. 16. Dr Olinda Pereira Memorial Public Lecture series on “Love never forgets” was held online 19.09.2020 at 10.30 AM – 11.00AM. Guest speaker Ms. Loretta Pinto, Founder director Susheg Neuropalliaitve care home, Mangalore. 17. World Alzheimer‟s day was observed by People`s Association of geriatric Empowerment in association with Geriatric Medicine Department, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Yenepoya (deemed to be) University on 21-9-2020 at Kadri Park. 18. Dr Olinda Pereira Memorial Public Lecture series on “Managing multiple medications in older people ”was held online 26.09.2020 at 10.30 AM – 11.00AM. Guest speaker : Dr. Prem Narsimhan, MD Geriatric Medicine, Consultant Geriatrician, Jaslock Hospital, Mumbai. 19. Dr Olinda Pereira Memorial Public Lecture series on “Managing multiple medications in older people ”was held online 03.10.2020 at 10.30 AM – 11.00AM. Guest speaker: Mr. Mohanraj, CEO,
Bright HR solutions, Sterlings, Mangalore, spoke on the topic “Home care for older people bright HR experience.”
11. FACULTY INVITED AS RESOURCE PERSONS AT CONFERENCES/CMEs/SYMPOSIA etc: 1. Dr. Prabha Adhikari: 1. Moderator for the session on “South Indian diet and Diabetes Mellitus”: Regional CME Association physicians of India on 29 -05-2019 at Hotel Goldfinch, Mangaluru. 2. Delivered a lecture on “Alzhiemers disease and related disorders”: for nearly 150 senior citizens, under Anantha Soukhya project of Chethana. 3. Guest faculty: at KMC, Bejai Campus during observation of International Yoga Day on 23-06- 2019 4. Chaired session: “Insulin type, storage and administration & current scenario in Diabetes” on regional workshop Yen fights Diabetes 2019 on 12-06-2019 at EMD, Auditorium. 5. Guest speaker at Elder abuse awareness programe held by Helpline Vishwas Trust on 15-06- 2019 and delivered a lecture on –Elder abuse definitions and Help Age India report. 6. Participated in a panel discussion on Elder Abuse Awareness and discussed Help Age India 2018-19 report in a CME organized by the department of Geriatric Medicine on 25-06 -2019 7. Chaired session on “Kidney Transplantation - what a physician should know” on Nephrology conference 21-09-2019 at KMC, Mangalore. 8. Lecture on “Gastrointestinal symptoms and End of life care and spirituality” in one day regional “Orientation and sensitization Training on Palliative care” on 23-10-2019 at Mangaluru. 9. Delivered guest lecture CME on Lifestyle modifications for type 2 diabetes mellitus through naturopathy and yoga on account of 2ndNational Naturopathy Day held at Amruthavarshini hall, Dharmasthala. 10. Key-note speaker for Medicine and Neurology CME Update 2019 on 23rd and 24th November 2019 at Mysore Medical and Research institute. Topic: Approach to Dementia. 11. Chaired Session17th Annual conference of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics –GERICON 2019 at Christian Medical College Vellore 6th and 7th December 2019. 12. Resource person one day training programme on „Sensitization training of Health care of Elderly‟ in IMA Hall on 17-12-2019. 13. Chaired a session in Cardiology CME held at hotel Ocean Pearl, on the topic „What the cardiologist needs to know‟. 2. Dr. Kishore Kumar Ubrangala: 1. Was Judge for Award paper presentation session for MANGALORE ALLERCON – 2018 on 15, July, 2018 (National Symposium on Allergy & Clinical Immunology IMA, Mangaluru branch; Depts. of Dermatology, Otorhinolaryngology & Respiratory Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya Deemed To Be University, Mangalore; Assn. of Otorhinolaryngologist of India (Karavali Branch); Indian Assn. of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL Karavali) & Mangalore Chest Assn ). 2. Was Faculty for Association of Physicians of India – Kerala chapter – 3rd Quarterly meeting held at Kanhangad, Kerala on 28-10-2018. 3. Chaired a session during the CME on Medical Emergencies in Pregnancy: Update 2018 at Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru on 03-11-2018. 4. ‘Spectrum 2019‟: Chaired a session on the topic „Panel discussion – HF management: Role of ARNI Deep Dive into PARADIGM & TRANSITION study organised by the Cardiology department, A. J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru on 12-01-2019.
5. „What is new in Cardiology‟: Panellist in Panel discussion - during the Association of Physicians of India, D. K. Chapter meeting on 22-03-2019. 6. Judge for poster presentations for the 3rd Manipal International Infectious Disease Conference 2019 with the Theme of „Tropical Infections and Global Health‟, conducted jointly by Manipal Center for Infectious Diseases in assn. with McGill Global Health Programs, Canada & Dept. of Medicine, KMC Manipal on 10th& 11th -08-2019. 7. Panellist in Panel discussion on „Ethical issues in De-escalation of Treatment‟ during the Module 1: Palliative Care (with emphasis on Geriatric care) organised jointly by Yenepoya Medical college, Dept. of Geriatric Medicine & MediAcion, Germany on 12th, 13th& 14th, Aug, 2019. 8. Moderator for the session „Surviving Sepsis Guidelines – What‟s New‟ during the Association of Physicians of India, D. K. Chapter meeting on 10-01-2020. 9. Chaired a session on „Cardio-Oncology‟ during „Spectrum 2020‟, Cardiology conference organised by A. J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru at hotel Ocean Pearl on 11-01- 2020. 10. Gave talk on „Management of Pain in Palliative Care‟ during the Palliative Care Basics (with emphasis on Geriatric care) – Module 1, organised jointly by Yenepoya Medical college, Dept. of Geriatric Medicine & MediAcion, Germany 9th, 10th& 11th, June 2020. 2. Dr. Prathvi Nandalike: 1. Resource person one day training programme on „Sensitization training of Health care of Elderly‟ in IMA Hall on 17-12-2019.
12. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS: AWARDS: Dr Prabha Adhikari: 1. Received the State award for Geriatric clinic for the Best Geriatric services in the state for the Yenepoya Medical College year 2017-2018 at World Elder‟s Day on 01-10-2018 from the Chief Minister of Karnataka. 2. National award- Received the “Appreciation award” for maximum Geriatric activities in south zone for the year 2017-2018 by Geriatric Society for India awarded Dr. Prabha Adhikari on 27- 10-2018 at National Conference of Geriatric Society of India 2018. 3. Received life-time achievement state award for distinguished services at KAPICON 2019 held at Balagavi on 31-05-2019. 4. Good teacher award for the outstanding contribution in teaching on the occasion of Teacher Day held on 05-09-2019 at EMD Auditorium RECOGNITIONS: Dr Prabha Adhikari: 1. Invited faculty to deliver a lecture on – „Exercise prescription for Diabetes, How much is too much‟ - at International Diabetes Update held at Chennai from 19-21st July 2018. 2. Was one of the guest-of-honour for the Inaugural function for the meeting on Senior citizens rights conducted by the department of Social Justice and District Health Officer on 19-07-2018.
3. Honoured at National Geriatric Conclave held at New Delhi by Apollo group of Hospitals and Geriatric Society of India on 20th and 21st of April for contributing a chapter in book in the Handbook of Geriatric Care. 4. President of Geriatric Society of India for the year 2019-20. 13. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES (Campus/awareness programmes/any other): June 2018 – May 2019: 1. Visiting “Susheg Trust” residential care facility for Neuropalliaitve care regularly. 2. 14 module cognitive simulation activities have been started for 22 people as a weekly activity under the direction of Dr Prabha Adhikari at Chethana premises every Saturday 3. in association with Spoorthi Trust from 22-05-2019. June 2019 – May 2020: 1. Visiting “Susheg Trust” residential care facility for Neuropalliaitve care regularly. 2. Continuing modules 2-6 of Cognitive stimulation activity for 24 elders who were screened for cognition under Anantha Sowkya project of Seva Bharathi Trust on 06-06- 2019, 13-06-2019, 20-06-2019, 27-06-2019. 3. Participated in Yoga Marathon organized by Yenepoya University on 22-06-2019 4. Awareness Memory walk: launch of World Alzheimer‟s month on 31-08-2019, 08-10 AM 5. Online free Telemedicine consultantation – 64 Patients June 2020 - May 2021: 1. Online exercise programme for elderly through Google meet daily on 04-07-2020 2. Online Yoga training : A month long programme from 03-08-2020 to 03-09-2020 (daily one hour training).
PHOTO GALLERY:
Yenepoya Geriatric services was recognised by the Dr. Prabha Adhikari addressing the gathering on World Govt. of Karnataka by a State award of Rs.1 lakh and Alzheimer's day 2019 at Town hall, Mangaluru. Dr. Olinda Periera (late) can be seen in the picture (2nd from a Plaque, from the Chief Minister on ' World Elders left). Day Celebrations' on 01.10.2018.
Out Patient Wing Geriatric clinic
Intensive care unit Geriatric ward
Research room Senior citizen clinic
Out Patient Wing Geriatric Service offered
Palliative care course inauguration on Palliative care course inauguration
14.08.2019.
Palliative care course - in action Palliative care course - 'breaking the bad news' session training by Mr. John Becker, Germany.
th th Yen Music Med on 16 – 18 September Yen Music Med on 16th – 18th September 2020 2020
Yen senior active ageing programme Palliative care centre inauguration inauguration on 04.07.2020
World Elders Day Day: 25 June 2019 World Elder Abuse Awareness on14 August 2019
Alzheimer's month inauguration on 01.09.2020 Alzheimer's day celebration on 21.09.2020 at Kadri park, Mangaluru.
Intern's training using SIM lab simulation Intern's training using SIM lab simulation
Undergraduate theory online class Dr. Prabha Adhikari replying to elder's questions during her live talk show on Namma Kudla channel on 17.09.2020.
MOU with Olavinahalli - 05.02.2020 MOU with Sri Sai Seva Prathistanam - 05.02.2020
MOU with Susheg Charitable Trust - Home care - Dr. Prabha Adhikari attending a 05.02.2020 patient during home care visit
Dr Olinda Periera memorial Public lecture Dr Olinda Periera memorial Public lecture series: Dr. Varsha Reddy, Assistant series: Mr. Jeradin D Souza, President, Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Devraj Urs Mangalore Alzheimer`s Association - speaking University, Kolar - speaking on on 'What is Dementia' on 05.09.2020. 'Hypertension control in Midlife' on
12.09.2020.
Dr Olinda Periera memorial Public lecture series: Dr Olinda Periera memorial Public lecture
Ms. Loretta Pinto, Founder director Susheg series: Mr. Mohan Raj, CEO Bright HR Neuropalliaitve care home, Mangalore - speaking solutions Sterlings Mangalore - speaking on on 'Love never forgets' on 19.09.2020. 'Home care for older people -Bright HR
experience' on 03.10.2020.
Dr Olinda Periera memorial Public lecture series: Participated in Yoga Marathon organized by Dr. Prem Narsimhan, Consultant Geriatrician, Yenepoya University on 22-06-2019 Jaslock Hospital Mumbai speaking on 'Managing multiple medications in older people' on 26.09.2020
Geriatric camp Geriatric camp