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=== Assessment of various prognostic factors ===
 
=== Assessment of various prognostic factors ===
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Various assessment scales and tools can be applied for objective assessment of the factors described in the chapter. The following tables depicts probable tools and scales of assessment.<ref>Mamidi P., Gupta K. Varna Swareeyam of Charaka Indriya Sthana - An Explorative Study, Int. J. Ayu. Alt. Med., 2019; 7(5): 152-175</ref> These parameters can be applied for clinical assessment of relevant factor. There is a wide scope for research on implementing these practices to predict prognosis and life span of individual. Furthermore, each of these factor is elaborated in forthcoming chapters of this section ([[Indriya Sthana]]).   
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Various assessment scales and tools can be applied for objective assessment of the factors described in the chapter. The following tables depicts probable tools and scales of assessment.<ref name= "Mamidi P.">Mamidi P., Gupta K. Varna Swareeyam of Charaka Indriya Sthana - An Explorative Study, Int. J. Ayu. Alt. Med., 2019; 7(5): 152-175</ref> These parameters can be applied for clinical assessment of relevant factor. There is a wide scope for research on implementing these practices to predict prognosis and life span of individual. Furthermore, each of these factor is elaborated in forthcoming chapters of this section ([[Indriya Sthana]]).   
    
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! Sr.no. !! Prognostic factor !! Assessment scales / questionnaires / instruments
 
! Sr.no. !! Prognostic factor !! Assessment scales / questionnaires / instruments
 
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| 1|| Complexion (varna) || Fitzpatrick skin type scale, Reflectance spectroscopy, Minolta chromameter, Mexameter (using erythematic and melanin indices), C.L.B.T assessment;
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| 1|| Complexion (varna) || [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitzpatrick_scale Fitzpatrick skin type], Reflectance spectroscopy, Minolta chromameter, Mexameter (using erythematic and melanin indices), C.L.B.T assessment;
 
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| 2 || Voice (swara)|| Linear analog scale of assessment - voice quality (LASA-VQ), Vocal performance questionnaire (VPQ), Vocal tract discomfort (VTD), Evaluating voice disability - Quality of life questionnaire (EVD-QOL), Speech disability questionnaire (SDQ), Voice handicap index (VHI), Voice symptom questionnaire (VSQ), Vocal fatigue index (VFI) etc;
 
| 2 || Voice (swara)|| Linear analog scale of assessment - voice quality (LASA-VQ), Vocal performance questionnaire (VPQ), Vocal tract discomfort (VTD), Evaluating voice disability - Quality of life questionnaire (EVD-QOL), Speech disability questionnaire (SDQ), Voice handicap index (VHI), Voice symptom questionnaire (VSQ), Vocal fatigue index (VFI) etc;
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| 33 || Messenger (doota adhikara) || Caregiver strain index (CSI), Zarit burden interview, Care related quality of life, Burden scale for family caregivers, Care giving knowledge questionnaire (CKQ-My), Caregiver burden scale - Indian population (CBS-IP), Caregiver confidence in sign/symptom management scale (CCSM), Revised scale of care giving self efficacy (RSSE), Self efficacy questionnaire for Chinese family caregivers (SEQCFC) etc;
 
| 33 || Messenger (doota adhikara) || Caregiver strain index (CSI), Zarit burden interview, Care related quality of life, Burden scale for family caregivers, Care giving knowledge questionnaire (CKQ-My), Caregiver burden scale - Indian population (CBS-IP), Caregiver confidence in sign/symptom management scale (CCSM), Revised scale of care giving self efficacy (RSSE), Self efficacy questionnaire for Chinese family caregivers (SEQCFC) etc;
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===Assessment of complexion ===
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The normal complexion can be compared and related to different skin types as per [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitzpatrick_scale Fitzpatrick skin type]<ref name="Mamidi P."/> given in table 2.
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! Normal complexion (varna) !! Skin colour!! [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitzpatrick_scale Fitzpatrick skin type]
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| | Krishna || Black || Type VI
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| | Shyama || Brown || Type V
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| | Shyama-Avadata || Light brown || Type III & Type IV
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| | Avadata-Gaura || Fair or White || Type I & Type II
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