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Clinical Data IP

Clinical Data OP

Facilities Available

Well Baby Clinic

Functioning on every Wednesdays. Developmental assessments are conducted for every child receiving immunization, enabling the early detection of disorders and providing timely interventions to address identified issues.

Academic Activities and Researches

Academic and clinical training is given for 88 UG students every year.A batch of 6 post graduates and 2 post graduate diploma are being admitted every year and given training for a period of 3 years and 2 years respectively. Researches are being carried out as a part of their course. The department also carries out researches in pediatrics funded by different state and central government agencies.

Snehadhara Project – A project funded by Thiruvananthapuram Jilla panchayat for disabled children.

20 beds are available, Yearly camps are conducted and registered children under the camp are given IP treatment free of cost

Staff Details

• Medical officer- 2
• Speech Therapist -1
• Physiotherapist -1
• Psychologist – 1
• Multipurpose worker -1
• Nurse-1
• Panchakarma Therapist - 2

Complimentary Therapy Unit (CTU)

It was formally established on 5th February 2025 under the Department of Kaumarabrithya at the Government Ayurveda College Hospital for Women and Child, Poojappura. This initiative is supported by the National Ayush Mission (NAM) and is dedicated to providing an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to the management of developmental and behavioral disorders. The CTU seamlessly combines Ayurvedic principles with rehabilitative therapies to optimize patient outcomes.

Objective

Developmental disorders constitute a significant category of conditions contributing to childhood disability. The presence of disability in children is a matter of profound concern for both families and society at large. Despite advancements in technology and research, modern medicine continues to face challenges in delivering consistently effective outcomes. There has also been a marked increase in the prevalence of developmental disorders, notwithstanding the availability of specialized antenatal, natal, and post-natal care. The CTU endeavors to manage developmental and behavioral disorders in children through specialized Ayurvedic treatment modalities within the inpatient department, complemented by therapies such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, psychotherapy, and behavior therapy.

Staff Details

The CTU operates with a multidisciplinary team of professionals. While several essential positions are occupied, current vacancies remain in the domains of Psychological Services and Sanitation.
• PG Specialist Medical Officer (Koumaram) -1
• Physiotherapist -2
• Panchakarma Therapist – 2
• Speech Therapist -2
• Remedial Educator -2
• Psychotherapist/Psychologist -2
• Sanitation worker -1
The CTU is designed for high-impact intervention, with a capacity of 8 therapy sessions per day per therapist across all sub-units

Research Articles

• The Department of Kaumarabhritya has made significant academic contributions through publications in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals. Faculty members have actively engaged in research focusing on integrative and evidence-based Ayurvedic pediatric care.
• An article titled “Integrative Ayurvedic Management of Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome in a Paediatric Patient: A Case Report” was published in the African Journal of Biomedical Research.
• An article titled “Comprehensive Ayurvedic Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Bala Unmada – Kapha-Vata Type): A Case Series” was published in Frontiers in Health Informatics.
• An article titled “Role of Ayurveda in Functional Neurorehabilitation of a Child with Occipital Encephalocele and Arnold–Chiari Malformation: A Case Study” was published in the Journal of Neonatal Surgery
• The Department of Kaumarabhritya contributed to academic literature through the publication of a scholarly review article in the Kerala Journal of Ayurveda
• Ayurveda management of congenital RYR1 associated myopathy: Minicore myopathy with external ophthalmoplegia in journal of Ayurveda and case reports
• Title: Ayurvedic Perspectives of Immunomodulation in Toddlers: A Narrative Review
• Research works for 6 post graduate dissertations 2 diploma projects are being carried out every year.
• Two books — Nirnaya and Nireeksha related to toolsfor screening and assessing children was — published by the Department of Kaumarabhritya.

Awards or Appreciations received

• Awarded with Best Paper among Scientific Oral Paper Presentation Competition( online) in "BaalaJeevanam" A National Level Conference held on 6th Aug 2025, organised by Dept. of Kaumarabhritya, Ashwini AMC&RC, Tumakuru in collaboration with Pediatric Society of India, NIMA. Topic - "STANYAJANANA – GALACTOGOGUES IN AYURVEDA”

• Name - Dr. Arsha Unni Topic- Epigenetic perspectives in ayurvedic management of Tuberous Sclerosis complex- A Case report Award - Taksha National level paper presentation -third prize Year – 2025

• Name : Dr. Arya M Paper presentation done on National level Paper presentation(offline) organised by HSA Govt Ayurveda college Trivandrum (Taksha 2025) Topic: Epigenetic potential of Samskara First Prize

• Thesis topic Selected For PGSTAR Session 3 by CCRAS.[2025] Name: Dr Arya M Guide :: Dr. Sohini S, MD (Ay) Associate Professor, Department of Kaumarabhritya. "COMBINED EFFECT OF MAHATHPANCHAGAVYA GRITA INTERNALLY AND ABHYANGA WITH BHUNAGADI TAILA ON SPECIFIC AREAS OF BODY AS AN ADD ΟΝ ΤΟ ΑΝΤΙ EPILEPTIC DRUG IN THE MANAGEMENT OF INTRACTABLE EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN OF AGE GROUP 1-12 YEARS."

• Got the best research paper award at the12th International Conference on Happiness and Well-Being amidst Polycrisis: Insights from Indian Knowledge Systems, scheduled to be held on March 1–2, 2025, at the SMS campus, Varanasi. By Dr Lekshmi M K , Associate Professor Dept of Kaumarabhrithya.

• Received the second best presentation award among faculties at the National symposium on pediatric pharmacovigilance at RARI Gwalior organised by CCRAS and AIIA on 17-18 September,2025. By Dr Lekshmi M K , Associate Professor Dept of Kaumarabhrithya. Got the promising paper award at the 7th Amrita international public health conference on 5-6 December,2025, By Dr Lekshmi M K , Associate Professor Dept of Kaumarabhrithya, on the topic Maternal exposure to garbhopaghatakara bhavas in pregnancy as a risk factor for neurodevelopmental disorders in children; A case control study.

• Name - Dr. Arsha Unni Topic- Ayurvedic Management of Tubeorus Sclerosis Complex - A case report Award - Dr. K S Nandalal Memorial National Level Case report Writing Competition - First prize Year - 2026