UNDERSTANDING THE UTILITY OF BOENNINGHAUSEN’S CONCEPT OF CONCOMITANT BY IDENTIFYING DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONCOMITANTS IN CLINICAL CASES- A CASE SERIES STUDY

  • Unique Paper ID: 171969
  • PageNo: 1495-1499
  • Abstract:
  • Boenninghausen’s concept of concomitant is well known and utilized by practitioners but in limited way. From the study of literature concomitant has been utilize in many different ways. So, the objective of the study is to identify different types of concomitants based on the view of different stalwarts to broaden the understanding of concomitants and show its utility in clinical practice. In this study retrospective study of four cases treated successfully in clinical practice where, concomitants have been used in totality have been selected and different types of concomitants have been identified from the case based on view of stalwarts. In essence, the document delves into the exploration of Boenninghausen’s concept of concomitant in clinical cases. The study's findings shed light on the various types of concomitants identified, including concomitants related to chief complaints, associated complaints, physical generals, and general states. These findings highlight the potential for broadening the application of Boenninghausen’s concept of concomitant in clinical practice, providing insights into its diverse utility beyond its traditional use. This not only enriches the comprehension of concomitants but also focuses on their practical relevance in enhancing clinical outcomes and patient care.

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BibTeX

@article{171969,
        author = {Dr. Dhaval Akbari and Dr. Hema Parikh},
        title = {UNDERSTANDING THE UTILITY OF BOENNINGHAUSEN’S CONCEPT OF CONCOMITANT BY IDENTIFYING DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONCOMITANTS IN CLINICAL CASES- A CASE SERIES STUDY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {1495-1499},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=171969},
        abstract = {Boenninghausen’s concept of concomitant is well known and utilized by practitioners but in limited way. From the study of literature concomitant has been utilize in many different ways. So, the objective of the study is to identify different types of concomitants based on the view of different stalwarts to broaden the understanding of concomitants and show its utility in clinical practice. In this study retrospective study of four cases treated successfully in clinical practice where, concomitants have been used in totality have been selected and different types of concomitants have been identified from the case based on view of stalwarts. In essence, the document delves into the exploration of Boenninghausen’s concept of concomitant in clinical cases. The study's findings shed light on the various types of concomitants identified, including concomitants related to chief complaints, associated complaints, physical generals, and general states. These findings highlight the potential for broadening the application of Boenninghausen’s concept of concomitant in clinical practice, providing insights into its diverse utility beyond its traditional use. This not only enriches the comprehension of concomitants but also focuses on their practical relevance in enhancing clinical outcomes and patient care.},
        keywords = {Boenninghausen, concomitants},
        month = {January},
        }

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Akbari, D. D., & Parikh, D. H. (2025). UNDERSTANDING THE UTILITY OF BOENNINGHAUSEN’S CONCEPT OF CONCOMITANT BY IDENTIFYING DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONCOMITANTS IN CLINICAL CASES- A CASE SERIES STUDY. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 11(8), 1495–1499.

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