Activities


Activities 

University name: KUHS

Admission type: Chapter update

Event name: Introduction to ISPOR and ISPOR Membership Registration Campaign

Event type: Prospecting

Date: 10 January 2022

Quote from an attendee (optional) : This programme was conducted by the ISPOR Chapter members . We were introduced to the ISPOR chapter activities and they also outlined the importance of ISPOR in our society. They also gave stepwise instructions on registering as an ISPOR member .

Name of the attendee: Akhila Susan John

University name: KUHS

Admission type: Chapter update

Event name: World Aids Day

Event type: Prospecting

Date: 02 December 2021

Quote from an attendee (optional) : The World Aids Day was celebrated and the programs were coordinated by ISPOR representatives along with the Department of Pharmacy Practice. The programs included an awareness speech and also a role play depicting the social stigma and ignorance against the Aids patients. There was also a lecture taken by a Pharm D intern on the treatment mainly focussing on the drugs used in Aids patients and it’s adverse effects.

Name of the attendee: Aneena Wilson

University name: KUHS

Admission type: Chapter update

Event name: Public Awareness Program on Antibiotic Usage

Event type: Prospecting

Date: 23 November 2021

Description : A public awareness programme was conducted by the Pharm D internship students where the students visited various community pharmacy setups located in Muvattupuzha and interacted with the public to know their perceptions on the usage of antibiotics. Counselling sessions were done on the need of safe use of antibiotics. The session also focussed on the concept of antibiotic resistance and the need to prevent the overuse of antibiotics.

Name: Rimisha Thomas

University name: KUHS

Admission type: Chapter update

Event name: Awareness Program on Pre Menstrual syndrome

Event type: Prospecting

Date: 23 October 2021

Quote from an attendee : The programme was conducted by 8th semester B pharm students in association with ISPOR chapter. Many topics were discussed such as causes , remedies , exercise , do’s and don’t and menstrual hygiene and alternative use of menstrual pad. This was a very informative session and did bust many myths and misconceptions that the students had.

Name: Rimisha Thomas

University Name: KUHS

Submission Type: Chapter Update

Event Name: World Heart Day

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: 29 September 2021

Quote from an attendee (optional):The session was conducted by the students of 4th year Pharm D. The session was exceptionally organised and very informative. There was a one on one interaction with Dr. Chandramouli where he cleared all our doubts and answered all our questions. The students also performed a mime which was again excellent and conveyed the basics of the working of human heart and how to take care of it. Elocution competition was also conducted.

Name of Attendee: Alasandra Rose M. S

 University Name: KUHS

Submission type: Chapter Update

Event Name : World Pharmacist Day

Event type: Prospecting

Date: 25 September 2021

Quote from an attendee(optional) :The session was conducted by 3rd year Pharm D. They organised a national level e quiz which had active participants from all over India. Participants who scored 80% and above in the quiz were awarded with e-certificate. They also conducted a letter writing competition including participants from the college. They were able to organise the programme very well and got good responses from all the participants.

Name of attendee: Angelin Jaimon Augustine

University name: KUHS

Submission type: Chapter update

Event name: International webinar on a pathbreaking perspective in pharmacy practice.

Event type: Prospecting

Date: 17 August 2021

Speakers: Dr. Sam Aaseer Thamby, Ms. Sireesha Paruchuri, Mr. Ganesh Pandian Balasubramanian

Key Learnings: Information on Clinical Research, Nutrition education and geriatric care

Quote from an attendee (optional) : A very informative webinar which included 3 sessions on 3 different topics . As a 5th year Pharm D student, I found all the sessions very informative. The session covered topics including Clinical Research, Nutrition education and also Geriatric care. The speakers were also very interactive. The webinar was very useful on getting a clear and better understanding of pharmacy practice.

Name of the attendee: Shahnaz Abdul Khareem.

University Name: KUHS

Submission Type: Chapter Update

Event Name: Webinars and Web Based Courses

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: April 01’ –August 15’ 2021

Description: The students were able to attend many web based courses and webinars during this COVID outbreak. The students actively participated in Web based courses and webinars for which they received certificates. The health professionals and teachers were actively involved in providing the students with current knowledge

Courses:

April 2021

o   Biostatistics and Research Methodology

June 2021

o   Generic narrow therapeutic index drugs

July 2021

o   Drug safety surveillance and FDA ADR systems

August 2021

o   Basics of Health Economics – World Bank Group

Webinars:

May 2021

o   Fostering Innovation , Entrepreneurship, IPR and Employment

o   Elsevier Author Workshop: Essentials of Research Article Writing

June 2021

o    Let us explore the opportunities at clinical industry

July 2021

o   Covid 19 : Experience & Challenges at a Tertiary care set up in India

Quote from an attendee (optional): The courses and webinars provided are very informative and useful for updating our knowledge. It is important that during this lockdown we spend our time valuably and as aspiring health professionals, it’s our duty to update our current knowledge

Name of Attendee: Ms. Neha Baby, Ms. Janice Jacson , Mr. Nevin Joseph

Event Name: World Kidney Day Celebration, Patient information leaflet.

Event Type: Prospecting

Date:  March 19’ -10’ 2021

Key Learnings: Gave an Introduction to UTI, Kidney Stones and Drug-Induced Renal failure

Quote from an attendee (optional): As a 1st yr. Pharm-D student, the session was exceptionally well prepared and very informative. The speakers were well versed and explained the topic thoroughly. The session provided a platform for gaining knowledge and importance of maintaining proper hygiene to prevent renal infections. The speakers discussed about different disorders affecting the Kidney and its clinical treatment. They also highlighted on different drugs that may cause damage the kidney and its therapeutic treatment. Posters related to renal disorders were put up and pamphlets were also distributed to us.

Event Name: COVISHIELD vaccine ADR monitoring

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: February

Quote from an attendee (optional): Vaccination campaign was held in Nirmala Health Care Centre prioritizing the elderly and health care professionals. In association with the campaign, ADR monitoring and reporting system was also established by the Pharm D interns. This system is used to report all the suspected ADRs for new vaccines. All reports of suspected ADRs, regardless of whether they are reported by the healthcare professionals or patients end up in the ADR registry. The adverse reaction repots were assessed and processed on a continuous basis. The Pharm D interns and the patients actively participated in the programme.

Event Name: AIDS day celebration

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: December 01’ 2020

Quote from an attendee (optional): The theme of this year’s AIDS day was “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact”. It was dedicated to raising awareness to the Aids pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the program was conducted on online medium. A painting competition was organized on the theme “Save A Life Today” where the students participated actively. Another part an interactive session on HIV and AIDS for the first-year students were organized. A poster competition was also organized. The department actively participated in spreading awareness and believes that in the future generation has the ability to sensitize others and prevent the spread of HIV. 

Event Name: Awareness on endocrine disorders

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: October 18’ 2020

Speaker: Dr. Jayakumar R.V., Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Dr. Sreenath R, Consultant Endocrinologist.

Key Learnings: An overall idea on various endocrine diseases and its treatment

Quote from an attendee (optional): The session provided a platform for the public to gain knowledge on various types of endocrine diseases that affects the adults and the children and its clinical therapy. They also highlighted on the symptoms to look out for in the future and distinguish them for various endocrine disorders. As a 2nd year Pharm-D student, the session was very informative and the speaker was well versed and explained the topic thoroughly. An interactive session was also conducted which was very useful for the students and the public.

Event Name: A session on ‘The Role of Medical Nutrition Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes                     Mellitus’                                       

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: November 20’ 2020

Speaker: Mrs. Remya Joshy, consultant dietician at Caritas Institute

Key Learnings: Medical Nutrition Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Quote from an attendee (optional): The session was done in accordance to the COVID-19 protocol with all the rules strictly followed including wearing proper N95 face masks and social distancing. The session was conducted in association with World Diabetes Day and discussed on MNT which is a key component of diabetes education and management. MNT helps in providing tailored management and counselling to the patients. This session provided a platform for the students to understand the importance of nutrition-based diabetes education in patients. She also highlighted on the nutrition diagnosis as well as therapeutic and counselling services to help manage diabetes. As a 5th year Pharm-D student, the session was very informative and the speaker was well versed and explained the topic thoroughly. A Q and A session was also conducted to clarify the doubts.

Event Name: Pharmacoeconomics Webinar

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: August 27’ 2020

Speaker: Dr. Dixon Thomas

Key Learnings: Gave an Introduction to Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research

Quote from an attendee (optional): The session provided a a platform for gaining knowledge and experience in the field of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research as it has an important role in providing clinical development and market access decisions of new innovative medicines. He also highlighted different areas of outcomes research like economic, clinical and humanistic outcomes broadly by setting examples from different perspectives of various nations. As a 4th yr. Pharm-D student, the webinar was exceptionally well prepared and very informative. The speaker was well versed and explained the topic thoroughly.

Name of Attendee:  Ms. Minnu Ann Mohan

Event Name: Statistical software (JMP) training program

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: July 11’ 2020

Speaker: Dr. Muralidhara Anandamurthy

Key Learnings: Biostatics and introductory session for JMP software

Quote from an attendee (optional): The session gave us an opportunity for gaining knowledge and experience in Statistical software (JMP) which has an important role in Designing of Experiments, Data Visualization and Analysis and Statistics. He detailed on basics of the Statistics, usefulness and applications in research projects. It was such an informative session

Name of Attendee:  Ms.Anna Davice

Event Name:  Research

OUTCOME BASED RESEARCH

3 articles have been published in ISPOR “Value in Health” Journal     Volume 23 Supplement 1

·         Outcomes due to optimization of Insulin Dose in Recurrent Hypoglycemic Patients

·         Outcomes due to various anticoagulant treatment in AF patients

·         Outcomes due to patient counselling in Hemodialysis patients

Many other topics have been completed and published in various other journals.

SURVEY BASED REASEARCH

Articles based on COVID lockdown Survey focusing on topics such as:  COVID public knowledge, Mental and Health status during Covid, Eye Constraints during Covid Etc.

REVIEW BASED RESEARCH

Predictive analysis regarding the COVID 19 using arima model, Therapeutic and outcome based management.

Event Name: Cancer awareness programme in Carithas Hospital, Kottayam.

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: January 19’-25’ 2020

Key Learnings: Patient counselling, Posters and leaflet corner and skit based on cancer awareness, Experiences of cancer survivors.

Quote from an attendee (optional): A well-performed skit was given by the students focusing on the causes of cancer. The speakers and Pharm-D gave counselling and an excellent explanation on how to cope up and overcome cancer. The students distributed awareness templates on the prevention and early detection of cancer. It was a stress reliever and gave the opportunity to learn many new things.

Name of Attendee: Mr. Radhakrishnan Pillai (Cancer Patient and Survivor)

Event Name: Guest Lecture

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: January 12 2020

Speakers: Dr. Jose Tom Head, Department of Oncology, Carithas Hospital., Kottayam

Key Learnings: Different stages of Breast Cancer and how to diagnose in relation to the symptoms, Common types of Cancers and Cancer treatment

Quote from an attendee (optional): The speaker mainly focused on the increasingly frequent Breast Cancer; the usual symptoms and how to diagnose early. He also gave a brief explanation on other cancers too such as prostate, oral, liver, lung and skin cancers too and its treatment It was a really informative talk and he was well versed on the topic. It was a great interactive session. We also presented Dr. Jose Tom with our token of appreciation.

Name of Attendee: Ms. Beenu Maria Joseph

Event Name: Guest Lecture

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: January 25 2020

Speakers: Dr. Jose Tom Head, Department of Oncology, Carithas Hospital., Kottayam

Key Learnings: Radiology and Chemotherapy for Cancer Treatment

Quote from an attendee (optional): We attended Dr. Jose Tom’s session on Cancer Treatment which included radiology and cancer chemotherapy. He discussed novel Chemotherapy regimens and the newly approved drugs for chemotherapy which gave us new insights into the topic. It was an excellent interactive session and the speaker gave a thorough explanation of different aspects of cancer treatment

Name of Attendee: Ms. Anitta Shaji

Event Name: Cancer awareness program in Chavara International School

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: February 04' 2020

Speakers: Ms. Anjali Ambrose

Key Learnings: Main Causes of Cancer

Quote from an attendee (optional): Anjali Ambrose gave a talk on basics of cancer and its main causes. She focused on the increased spreading of cancers in youth mainly due to lifestyle changes and also discussed on how to prevent these cancers. The mime really gave an insight on how cancers are caused due to PASSIVE SMOKING. The programme was really knowledgeable and informative for the students. The Pharm-D students were well prepared and performed stunningly.

Name of Attendee: Ms. Sapna Agarwal

Event Name: Mentor-Mentee Interaction on Pharmacoeconomics and Outcome Research

(KUHS ISPOR & Narayana College ISPOR chapters)

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: March 06'-07' 2020

Speakers: Prof. Dr. S. A. Dhanaraj, Dr. Bharat Mishra, Dr. Arun Chand Roby K, Dr. Suja Abraham

Key Learnings: Global perception on Pharmacy Profession, Opportunities and publication process in Pharm D education, Heath Technology Assessment in Indian scenario, Importance and Current scenario of Health economics and Outcomes Research in Indian studies.

Quote from an attendee (optional): As a mentee of Nirmala College of Pharmacy, I found the meeting extremely useful and it gave us new insights into the programmes that is conducted in Nirmala College of Pharmacy. Aby Paul, President of ISPOR KUHS Chapter detailed on the programmes conducted for the past year under ISPOR. The speakers of both the colleges gave talks focussing on HTA and Pharmacoeconomics. The students actively participated in oral presentations and e-Poster programs which was very informative. The speakers and the participants were awarded for their contributions.

Name of Attendee: Ms. Queeni Sharoon   

Event Name: Introduction of “Nirmala Infobliss” Blog

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: April 2020

Description: Blog is used to discuss the issues faced by healthcare providers and patients and the possible research in this field to be undertaken. The concept of Pharmacoeconomics is strengthened among student community and are encouraged to participate in Outcome based research. This forum is utilized to discuss case studies related to Pharmacoeconomics, newer concepts and applications in real world scenario especially focusing on Indian healthcare settings. The Blogs are based on:   Health economics, Outcome research, Clinical Research, Public health, Diseases and therapy, Pharmaceuticals, Real world evidence, Affordability of novel and curative therapies, Digital technologies, Aging Population, Precision medicine. The blog is updated every week and has more than 5000 views and readers just over 5 months of timespan which includes both National and International readers to date.

https://nirmalainfobliss.blogspot.com/

Event Name: Telecounselling by Pharm D Interns

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: May 06’ – 30’ 2020

Description: Our Pharm-D Interns offered telecounselling to the patients during the COVID outbreak. Before the COVID outbreak, the interns followed the traditional approach and interacted with our clients in person, the interaction benefits both the therapist and the patient as it is highly personalized, physical proximity is reassuring and communication happens at multi-sensory levels. With teleconsulting, counselling have moved online. With help of telecounselling, we provided counselling mainly for elderly. It allows us to reach out and provide counselling or therapy services to a much larger pool of clients and their families and does not restrict to any geography or location. Through online sessions, we were also able to provide senior home care services like guidance, counselling and consultation.

Quote from an attendee (optional): I am a diabetic and hypertensive patient. Telecounselling has provided a better and easy way to consult the doctors in order to control my lifestyle diseases during this COVID outbreak

Name of Attendee: Ms. Shailaja Kurian

Event Name: Webinars and Web Based Courses

Event Type: Prospecting

Date: March 01’ – September 02’ 2020

Description: The students were able to attend many web-based courses and webinars during this COVID outbreak. The students actively participated in Web-based courses and webinars for which they received certificates. The health professionals and teachers were actively involved in providing the students with current knowledge

Courses:

March 2020

o   Adaptive Learning course for COVID 19

April 2020

o   ISPOR – Introduction to Pharmacoeconomics

o   Signal detection and causality assessment

May 2020

o   Good Clinical Practices

o   Locating and using medical information in digital age

June 2020

o   Antibiotic stewardship-A competency based approach

o   Generic narrow therapeutic index drugs

July 2020

o   Drug safety surveillance and FDA ADR systems

o   Statistical reasoning and algorithms in in pharmacovigilance

August 2020

o   Ongoing role of FDA in medication error prevention

o   Standard precautions: Injection safety and Needle stick injury Management

Webinars:

May 2020:

o    Writing a Pharm D Thesis

o    Dissecting Pharm D Internship during COVID pandemic

June 2020

o   COVID 19 – An Insight

o   Writing a Pharm – D Thesis and Critical Evaluation of Biomedical Literature

July 2020

o   Assessing the Impacts of a Pandemic on Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Utilization

o   How should the COVID 19 pandemic challenge the conventional wisdom about Value Assessment and Health Technology Assessment

o   Statistical software (JMP)  training program

August 2020

o   Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research

o   Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research

September 2020

o   How to be successful in HEOR

Quote from an attendee (optional): The courses and webinars provided are very informative and useful for updating our knowledge. It is important that during this lockdown we spend our time valuably and as aspiring health professionals, it’s our duty to update our current knowledge 

Name of Attendee: Ms. Akhila Susan John, Ms. Shaniya, Mr. Gopikrishnan

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