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J. Bharathi ¹, P. Chandrasekhar Reddy ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Deccan College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, IN
2 Department of Electronics and Communication nEngineering, JNTU College of Engineering, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

Improper binarization, inadequacies in printing, orthography of the script, font types, and low scanning resolution are some of the factors which contribute to the touching characters in OCR system. In this paper touching characters of Telugu script are classified based on the location of touching and two algorithms for segmentation of touching characters in top zone and middle zone are proposed. This makes it easier to segment them with appropriate strategies for each class. Characteristics of projection profiles and side profiles are used to identify and segment the touching characters. The success rates of 92.67% and 91.28% are achieved for segmenting the touching characters in top zone and middle zone respectively.

Keywords

Classification of Touching Characters, Side Profiles, Touching Characters in Middle Zone, Touching Characters in Top Zone.

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J. Bharathi ¹, K. Menaka ², P. Padmavathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO - 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District - 637 303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, Walajabad, Kanchipuram District, IN

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of rheumatological problem and is most frequent joint disease with high prevalence in India among geriatric clients. This is the most common cause of loco motor disability in the elderly population.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of selected nursing strategies Vs acupressure on osteoarthritis among geriatric clients.

Design: Two group pretest and post test true experimental design was adopted for the study.

Setting: Selected old age homes in Tamilnadu.

Participants: 30 Geriatric clients with Osteoarthritis fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by cluster random sampling.

Methods: A pretest was conducted by using WOMAC scale and EQ-5D, QOL assessment scale. Immediately after pre-test selected nursing strategies Vs acupressure was given for 8 weeks and again post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of treatment. Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: In post mean score of the experimental group I mean score was 55.40(SD=12.60) and the group II mean score was 65.40(SD=10.53). This showed that the selected nursing strategies was effective than acupressure in enhancing the practice of the sample regarding Osteoarthritis and the quality of life of geriatric clients.

Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating geriatric clients on effective management of Osteoarthritis.

Keywords

Effectiveness, Selected Nursing Strategies, Acupressure, Osteoarthritis, Geriatric Clients.

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J. Bharathi ¹, K. Menaka ², P. Padmavathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Dhanvantri College of Nursing, Ganapathypuram, NO – 1 Ranganoor Road, Muniyappan Kovil, Pallakkapalyam, Namakkal District – 637 303, IN
2 Padmasree College of Nursing, Walajabad, Kanchipuram District, IN

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis ia chronic degenerative joint disorder having a significant economic impact on our health system. Osteoarthritis is known to be most frequent in the lower extremity, especially the knee joint. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding self care management among knee Osteoarthritis patients. Design : One group pre test and post test Quasi experimental design was adopted for the study. Setting: Selected hospitals at Thiruvannamalai. Participants: 40 patients with fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected by simple random sampling. Methods: A pre test was conducted by using knowledge questionnaire related to Osteoarthritis. Immediately after pre test Structured Teaching Programme was given to the patient to read about the Osteoarthritis for 7 days and 8th day post test was conducted to assess the effectiveness of STP. Collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results : In pre test , the mean score of the sample was 5.2 and the post test mean score was 22.5 with the mean difference of 58.8 This showed that the STP was effective in enhancing the knowledge of the patients regarding Osteoarthritis. There was a statistically no significant association found between the post test scores of the sample with their demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings imply the need for educating patients on effective management of Osteoarthritis..

Keywords

Effectiveness, Patient With Osteoarthritis, STP-structured Teaching Programme.

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