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Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran

4 papers in the library · 1 citation · publishing 2024-2025

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Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Approaches on Stress, Depression, and Serum Cortisol among Elderly in Old Age Homes.

Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences September 1, 2025 Jayalakshmi Lakshmanan, Bhuvaneswari Gopalakrishnan, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran

Mental health issues, particularly stress and depression, are highly prevalent among the elderly, especially those residing in old age homes. Elevated serum cortisol levels are associated with prolonged stress and depression, leading to further health complications. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based approach in reducing stress, depression, and serum cortisol levels...

Empowering the elderly mind: Mindfulness as a tool to improve psychological resilience and quality of life.

Bioinformation 2025 Gomathi Sivaprakash, Venkatesh Mathankumar Vasudevan, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran et al.

The effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in enhancing the quality of life and mental health of older adults is of interest. A quasi-experimental design with 60 participants was used, with an experimental group undergoing MBSR and a control group receiving routine care. Results showed a significant positive correlation between improved quality of life and psychological...

Impact of Mind-Body Interventions on Psychosocial and Bio Physiological Markers among Elderly.

Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences July 1, 2024 Jayalakshmi Lakshmanan, Bhuvaneswari Gopalakrishnan, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran 1 citation

The global demographic shift toward an older population is witnessing an increase in age-related psychological disorders and chronic illnesses, particularly among those residing in old age homes. Mind-body interventions (MBIs) have shown promise in enhancing mental and physical health without the adverse effects associated with pharmaceuticals. This quasi-experimental study involved 42 elderly...

Effect of receptive provocation as a therapeutic approach for cognitive and consciousness improvement among traumatic brain injury patients in India.

Bioinformation 2024 Sudha Devadoss, Theranirajan Ethiraj, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran et al.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global health concern, often resulting in cognitive deficits and altered states of consciousness. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Receptive Provocation (RP) therapy in improving mental function and consciousness levels among TBI patients. 70 patients were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups, with the experimental group undergoing RP...