A pilot study for retrospective evaluation of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation of municipal gravity sewers

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
pp. 82-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Allouche ◽  
S. Alam ◽  
J. Simicevic ◽  
R. Sterling ◽  
W. Condit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Retrospective Evaluation

Use of Textured Thin Liquids in Patients With Dysphagia

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 827-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa M. Howard ◽  
Paul M. Nissenson ◽  
Lauren Meeks ◽  
Emily R. Rosario
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Blood Urea Nitrogen ◽  
Retrospective Evaluation ◽  
Thickened Liquids ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Laboratory Values ◽  
Dysphagic Patients ◽  
Thin Liquids

Purpose The goals of this article are to explore the use of textured thin liquids for dysphagic patients who require thickened liquids and to illustrate their impact on hydration and patient satisfaction. Method A retrospective evaluation of textured thin liquids was completed using patient data looking at laboratory values relevant to the detection of dehydration (blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, sodium) and patient satisfaction (using a clinician-generated questionnaire) on different modified liquid textures. In addition, the viscosity for all liquids was tested using a rheometer. Results Measurements show that the viscosity of the textured thin liquids examined in this pilot study are significantly lower than the viscosity of nectar-thick liquids and fall within the “thin” category as defined by the National Dysphagia Diet guidelines. Patients on honey- and nectar-thick liquids had laboratory values signifying dehydration, whereas those receiving the textured thin liquid consistency were within the normal range for all laboratory values. Importantly, when consuming textured thin liquids, patients reported significant improvement in their satisfaction related to their thirst. Conclusion The results of this pilot study highlight the consequences of common thickened liquid dietary recommendations and of the potentially beneficial clinical application of textured thin liquids for patients with dysphagia as well as the need for future prospective research.

scholarly journals Retrospective Evaluation of an Online Diabetes Health Coaching Program: A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 155982761987910
Author(s):  
Jordan Sarver ◽  
Cyrus Khambatta ◽  
Robby Barbaro ◽  
Bhakti Chavan ◽  
David Drozek
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Retrospective Evaluation ◽  
Online Program ◽  
Wellness Coaching ◽  
Retrospective View

An estimated one third of American adults have prediabetes; over 30 million have type 2 diabetes mellitus. Health and wellness coaching is an emerging tool for preventing and treating chronic disease. Mastering Diabetes (MD) promotes a low-fat, plant-based, whole-food diet, utilizing online education, day-to-day accountability and support, and video conferencing. This pilot study provides a retrospective view of the effectiveness of MD to treat diabetes. Current and former clients of MD were invited to participate in a survey. On completion of the online consent, subjects were asked a series of questions in a REDCap-based survey: age, gender, enrollment date in MD, changes in weight, HbA1c, medication use, overall health, and current level of adherence to achieved changes. Overall, 253 (8.9%) participants responded to the survey; 80.6% were females, mean age was 56 years. Most of those responding (78.4%, P < .001) reported weight loss; 68.8% ( P < .001) reported decreased HbA1c; 52.4% reported decreased medication use; 86.8% reported continued health improvement since having participated in MD; and 83.5% found the online program very helpful. This study demonstrated improvement in HbA1c and weight in participants in an online health and wellness coaching. Study limitations prevent drawing generalizable conclusions; further prospective evaluation is needed.

Pilot study on criteria in cavity preparation-facts or artifacts?

1973 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 27-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Salvendy ◽  
WM Hinton ◽  
GW Ferguson ◽  
PR Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Cavity Preparation

A Pilot Study of Early Storybook Reading With Babies With Hearing Loss

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (9) ◽  
pp. 3397-3412
Author(s):  
Michelle I. Brown ◽  
David Trembath ◽  
Marleen F. Westerveld ◽  
Gail T. Gillon
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Eye Contact ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Storybook Reading ◽  
Book Selection ◽  
Turn Taking ◽  
Parent Child

Purpose This pilot study explored the effectiveness of an early storybook reading (ESR) intervention for parents with babies with hearing loss (HL) for improving (a) parents' book selection skills, (b) parent–child eye contact, and (c) parent–child turn-taking. Advancing research into ESR, this study examined whether the benefits from an ESR intervention reported for babies without HL were also observed in babies with HL. Method Four mother–baby dyads participated in a multiple baseline single-case experimental design across behaviors. Treatment effects for parents' book selection skills, parent–child eye contact, and parent–child turn-taking were examined using visual analysis and Tau-U analysis. Results Statistically significant increases, with large to very large effect sizes, were observed for all 4 participants for parent–child eye contact and parent–child turn-taking. Limited improvements with ceiling effects were observed for parents' book selection skills. Conclusion The findings provide preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of an ESR intervention for babies with HL for promoting parent–child interactions through eye contact and turn-taking.

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