MOUSAMI KIRTANIA

Dynamic physiotherapist intern at SSG Hospital with expertise in patient assessment and clinical documentation. Proven ability in research methodology and data analysis, demonstrated through impactful MPH thesis at the University of Hyderabad, showcasing strong presentation skills and project management. Dedicated Research Fellow with substantial background in conducting and leading scientific studies. Strengths include strong analytical skills, innovative problem-solving abilities, and ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. Previous work includes impactful contributions to published research papers and meaningful advancements in field of study.

• Qualitative grounded research on the ASHA workers regarding the challenges and barriers they faced while performing the daily and COVID-19 tasks during the pandemic; in-depth interviews and focus group discussions were organized to collect the data
• Mixed-methods cross-sectional study with palliative care professionals and patients to develop a conceptual model for a home-based palliative care program, using a primary healthcare approach in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts, Telangana

• Basic Epidemiology: Application of epidemiological principles and methods to the practice of clinical medicine and discuss the special features of environmental and occupational epidemiology.
• Advanced Epidemiology: Methods which impact in infection control by making more accurate predictions about diagnosis and preventive measures.
• Capacity Building: To strengthen the capabilities to develop, implement and maintain effective health sector services.
• Academic Writing: Writing reports on empirical fieldwork or research in facilities.

• Seminar, Network Governance and Public Health: The Role of Network Actors In Framing Policies and Schemes for Improving Health Outcomes in Telangana, 11/25/21 - 11/26/21, Council for Social Development, Hyderabad
• Workshop, Cognitive and Healthy Ageing, 12/29/21, School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad
• Workshop, Science Communication Workshop, 02/10/22, DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance
• Workshop, Mixed Method Approach and Importance of Qualitative Research, 05/19/22 - 05/20/22, IoE Project team from Centre for Health Psychology, School of Medical Sciences and Management Sciences, University of Hyderabad
• Conference, Covid-19 and Primary Health Care in India: A double-edged sword, 07/28/22 - 07/29/22, The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM, Sri Lanka)
• Webinar, Role of Local Governance in Containing Covid-19: An Evaluation of the Performances and Lessons Learned from the Indian States, 07/18/22 - 07/22/22, Center for Rural Management (CRM), Kottayam, Kerala, India
• Conference, Palliative Care Development in India: An Overview, 2023, IAPCON 2023, Bengaluru
• Conference, Situational Analysis of the Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) to Provide Palliative Care in Telangana, South India, 2024, SDGconf 2024
• Conference, Developing a Conceptual Model of Home-based Palliative Care Plan using a Comprehensive Primary Health Care Approach, 07/25/24 - 07/27/24, 15th Malaysian Hospice Council Congress (MHCC), Sibu, Malaysia

• Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET), 12/01/20, UGC, MHRD, Government of India
• Recipient of JRF, 2021-Present, UGC

• Date of Birth: 01/14/97
• Nationality: Indian

• Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Accredited Social Health Activists: An Exploratory Study in Rangareddy District of Telangana, India., Kirtania M, Prasad MS
• Essential Elements of Home-based Palliative Care Model: A Rapid Review., Kirtania M, Katta A, Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 10/2023, 29, 4, 359
• Developing a Dynamic Conceptual Model of a Home-Based Palliative Care Plan Using the Comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC) Approach., Kirtania M, Katta A, National Journal of Community Medicine, 04/01/2024, 15, 04, 307-13
• Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Cancer in India: A Systematic Review., Korankulangara T, Katta A, Kirtania M, Sulaiman D, National Journal of Community Medicine, 07/01/2024, 15, 07, 591-605
• Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases Among Elderly in India: A Scoping Review., Yadav PS, Katta A, Shirisha G, Kirtania M, Natl J Community Med, 02/01/2025, 16, 02, 211-7

• MPH Thesis: Ground research on Asha workers during the pandemic Prepared reports in the form of presentations and graphs. Published the data.
• PhD Thesis (Ongoing): To develop a conceptual home-based palliative care plan using a comprehensive primary health care approach in Telangana.

• Palliative Care: Pain and Symptom relief for the terminally-ill Cancer Patients through providing Home-based Palliative Care Services.
• Maternal and Child Health Care: Status of Ante-natal and child Immunization in India affects the rate of growth of the children.

• Licensed Physiotherapy Practitioner
• Certified in Providing Palliative Care as a Physiotherapist