scholarly journals Effects of a respiratory physiotherapy session in patients with LRTI: a pre/post-test study

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 703-712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Oliveira ◽  
Cátia Pinho ◽  
Alda Marques
Keyword(s):  
Physiotherapy Session ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Respiratory Physiotherapy

scholarly journals Assessment of an Educational Intervention to Improve Healthy Life Habits in Children Living in Vulnerable Socioeconomic Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4495
Author(s):  
María López ◽  
Irene Alcoceba ◽  
María-José Castro ◽  
María-José Cao ◽  
Sara García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Life Habits

Nutritional condition impacts academic performance and cognitive development. In Peru, the prevalence of chronic undernutrition in children is 6.9%, increasing the risk of mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to develop an educational intervention to achieve an improvement in the healthy habits of children in a primary education school in Lima who live in vulnerable socioeconomic conditions. We conducted a prospective quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test study of an educational intervention. The information was collected through the adaptation of the WHO questionnaire “Global School-based Student Health Survey” (GSHS), with anthropometric variables, socioeconomic level, hygiene and eating habits. One hundred eight students from 5 to 13 years old from Arenitas del Mar School in Lima (Peru) participated. The educational intervention improved eating habits. Fruit and vegetable consumption 3 or more times/day (50.9%) increased after the educational intervention (49% vs. 62.9%,) p < 0.0001. There was an improvement in hygiene habits, such as the frequency of handwashing with soap (32.4% vs. 63.9%) and the frequency of weekly bathing 4–6 times/week (25% vs. 47.5%) p < 0.0001. The educational intervention promoted better healthy living behaviors, eating habits and hygiene. This kind of initiative is a crucial tool to establish healthy living habits.

scholarly journals Appraisal of Awareness and Attitude of School Teachers towards Emergency Management of Dental Trauma and Tooth Avulsion Replantation

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (40) ◽  
pp. 2951-2954
Author(s):  
Shivani Kharpate ◽  
Nilesh Rathi ◽  
Pooja Vilas Gomase ◽  
Sudhindra Baliga ◽  
Nilima Thosar
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Alveolar Bone ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Tooth Avulsion ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

BACKGROUND Health education is an essential aspect for prevention of oral health problems in school children. Dental trauma can result in damaging the tooth, periodontal ligaments, and sometimes even alveolar bone and gingiva. These traumatic injuries to the anterior teeth in young children are tragic but are an ignored problem. They can result in aesthetic and functional problem with possible impact on child’s quality of life as anterior teeth are essential for phonetics, mastication, integrity of supporting tissue and also mental and psychological wellbeing of children. This dental emergency can be best handled by the school teachers and the staff members when it happens in a school. So, the study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of the school teachers regarding the emergency management of dental trauma and sensitize them on the subject. METHODS This is a pre- and post-test study performed using self - designed questionnaire provided to the school-teachers of Wardha district. RESULTS Knowledge of 98 % teachers increased after the activity whereas knowledge of 2 % of school teachers was the same as earlier. CONCLUSIONS Sensitization of the school teachers improved their awareness and attitude to manage the dental trauma and avulsion injury of teeth in school. KEY WORDS Tooth Avulsion, Emergency Dental Traumatic Care, School Teachers

scholarly journals Effects of the ice popsicle on vasopressin, osmolality, thirst intensity, and thirst discomfort

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thammy Gonçalves Nakaya ◽  
Marilia Ferrari Conchon ◽  
Aline Korki Arrabal Garcia ◽  
Ernane Torres Uchôa ◽  
Lígia Fahl Fonseca
Keyword(s):  
Hypertonic Saline ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Saline Solution ◽  
Healthy Male ◽  
Hypertonic Saline Solution ◽  
Physiological Profile ◽  
Healthy Male Volunteers ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the effects of the ice popsicle on vasopressin, osmolality, thirst intensity, and thirst discomfort. Method: This is a quasi-experimental, pre- and post-test study conducted in a laboratory. The sample consisted of nine healthy male volunteers, who received 2% hypertonic saline solution. Results: Popsicle intake did not result in a statistically significant reduction in vasopressin levels (F=0.876 and p=0.428). However, there was a reduction in the hormonal physiological profile of vasopressin from 7.1 pg/ml to 5.8 pg/ml after the first two interventions. Osmolality concentration changed from 270.65 to 286.51 mOsm/kg, with no statistical difference (F=2.207; p=0.09). Ice popsicles significantly reduced thirst intensity (F=10.00; p=0.001) and thirst discomfort (F=10.528; p <0.001). Conclusion: There was a reduction in thirst intensity and discomfort after the use of the 20 ml ice popsicle. There was no statistical difference for vasopressin and osmolality. However, there was a reduction in the hormonal physiological profile of vasopressin during 30 minutes of intervention.

scholarly journals A Multistep Inquiry Approach to Improve Pre-Service Elementary Teachers’ Conceptual Understanding

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Lloyd M. Mataka ◽  
Rex Taibu
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Physical Science ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Inquiry Approach ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Quasi Experimental

A quasi-experimental control group pre- and post-test study was used to determine the effect of a Multi-Step Inquiry (MSI) approach on pre-service elementary school teacher’s conceptual understanding. The MSI study involved the development of a conceptual workbook, and a Physical Science Concept Inventory. The conceptual workbook has activities that explicitly target students’ misconceptions in physical science. The inventory has three categories: forces and motion, heat and temperature, and electricity. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to interpret the data. Independent t-tests were used to compare the experimental and comparison groups. Further, Cohen’s d and Hake’s g effect sizes were used to determine the effectiveness of MSI. Results indicated that the MSI approach as an effective teaching strategy for conceptual understanding. As such, the authors have made recommendations for both research and teaching.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Ministry of Food cooking programme on self-reported food consumption and confidence with cooking

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (18) ◽  
pp. 3417-3427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayne Hutchinson ◽  
Jennifer F Watt ◽  
Emma K Strachan ◽  
Janet E Cade
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Cooking Skills ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Gender

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of the Ministry of Food (MoF) cooking programme on self-reported food consumption and confidence with cooking.DesignA quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the MoF 8-week cooking course, using a pre-test/post-test study. Pre, post and 6-month follow-up quantitative outcomes were measured using self-administered questionnaires to record number of portions of fruit and vegetables (F&V) consumed per day, number of snacks consumed per day and participants’ cooking confidence levels (highest score of 5). Qualitative evaluations were undertaken using structured telephone interviews.SettingMoF centre in Leeds Kirkgate Market, UK.SubjectsAdults (n 795, 43 % male) on MoF courses from 2010 to 2014, 462 of whom completed questionnaires at all three time points.ResultsSix months after the course, self-reported F&V intake increased significantly by 1·5 (95 % CI 1·3, 1·6, P<0·001) portions per day to 4·1 (95 % CI 4·0, 4·3). The number of snacks reported decreased significantly over the same period by −0·9 (CI−1·0, −0·8, P<0·001) snacks per day. Cooking confidence increased over the same period by 1·7 (95 % CI 1·6, 1·9, P<0·001) to 4·4 (CI 4·4, 4·5). Age and disability, but not deprivation or ethnicity, were associated with changes in self-reported F&V intake and cooking confidence scores at 6 months; and gender with the latter outcome. Qualitative results supported quantitative findings and revealed specific beneficial gains in cooking skills/preparation, nutritional awareness, food purchasing and other social benefits.ConclusionsMoF community-based cooking interventions can have significant positive effects on dietary behaviour, food choice and cooking confidence.

EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING METHODS IN ENHANCING THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH OF EARLY MARRIED WOMEN OF SLUM

2021 ◽  
pp. 55-57
Author(s):  
Priyanka Tripathi ◽  
Neetu Singh
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Health It ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Baseline Knowledge ◽  
Didactic Lecture ◽  
Child Brides

Background: The incidences of child marriage are more associated with the socio economical factors. Though it is more prevalent in rural area but the migrants are coming from the villages to the cities and tend to live in the slums which are cheaper, lack basic amenities, unhygienic and prone to numerous ill health. Child brides face serious reproductive health outcomes due to low knowledge of reproductive matter. Hence, by providing the information regarding menstruation, family planning and RTI/ STI and reproductive right the risks of reproductive health may be reduced. Objective: To know the effectiveness of the teaching methods to improve the knowledge of reproductive health. Material And Method: Longitudinal, non-experimental pre and post test study was conducted among 115 young women of slum who were married before 18 years. Purposive random sampling was applied to select the study subjects. Interview schedule was used to collect the data for the study. The information of reproductive health was provided by didactic lecture, participatory and individual methods. Paired 't' test was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching methods. The overall baseline knowledge regarding reproductive health Result: of the participants was encreased by the intervention. It was observed that there is a signicant value change (p=<0.001) in knowledge of reproductive health. It can be Conclusion: concluded that the if the scientic information will be provided to the women it will enhance the knowledge as well as the healthy practices of reproductive health of women.

Critical Transport

Gamification ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 1586-1608
Author(s):  
Claudia Ribeiro ◽  
Tiago Antunes ◽  
João Pereira ◽  
Micaela Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Serious Game ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Training Tool ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Training

At present, medical knowledge is experiencing an exponential growth. This results in serious difficulties to healthcare professionals in keeping up to date. At the same time, medical education is mostly taught using traditional learning methodologies, not always the most efficient. Recently however, there has been a significant increase in the use of computer games for both teaching and training as several published studies are showing that serious games can be more efficient when compared to traditional learning methodologies. Although the current number of serious games used in medical education is still very limited, the authors agree that it's application could lead to the improvement of medical knowledge and skills. This paper describes the serious game Critical Transport which is based on the Portuguese Society of Intensive Care's recommendations for the transport of critically ill patients, as well as the results of a pre/post-test study focused in determining the Critical Transport serious game efficiency as a training tool for training medical students.

Effectiveness of education program on hospital waste management

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 457-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naglaa M. Abdo ◽  
Wafaa S. Hamza ◽  
Mariam A. Al-Fadhli
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Service Workers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
General Government ◽  
Post Test

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of Kuwait Infection Control Directorate educational program in improving knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of environmental service workers (ESWs) regarding the management of infectious and sharps waste. Design/methodology/approach An interventional educational pre-test/post-test study was conducted over seven months, on a sample of 102 ESWs in Farwaniya General Government Hospital, Kuwait. Educational sessions and practical training using the KAP approach were applied during the intervention phase. The KAP of the participants were assessed using a questionnaire and observation checklist in the pre- and post-intervention phases. Findings Improvement in all aspects of the KAP regarding infectious and sharps waste management was observed among the participants after implementation of the intervention, with a statistically significant difference between pre- and post-test results (p<0.01). Originality/value The applied multi-component educational program in the current study can be successfully implemented for ESWs in all government hospitals in Kuwait and other countries with similar settings.

scholarly journals Effects of synbiotic supplement on LPS level in Thai smokers: A preliminary study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Parama Pratummas ◽  
Vachrintr Sirisapsombat ◽  
Phuttharaksa Phucharoen ◽  
Thamthiwat Nararatwanchai ◽  
Chaiyavat Chaiyasut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nicotine Dependence ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Biochemical Parameter ◽  
Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽  
Intestinal Microbiome ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Post Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

Background: The impacts of smoking on the intestinal microbiome piece and arranged assortment have been appeared in different arranged controlled and observational clinical trials in individuals. Synbiotics are utilized not fair for the progressed survival of beneficial microorganisms included to food, however in expansion for the prompting of the duplication of specific nearby bacterial strains display within the gastrointestinal tract. Aims and Objective: This research proposes the impact of synbiotic supplement on gut-brain axis in Thai smokers in the realm of gut-related biochemical parameters and cognition. Materials and Methods: We directed a single gathering, pre-and post-test study; 20 patients lived in Mahasarakham, Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence at 4 or above, and no history of cerebrovascular diseases, brain and abdominal surgery, and not taking hormones or medications impacted brainwaves or utilizing antibiotics inside about fourteen days prior. Subjects were allocated to synbiotic supplement containing 3 kinds of prebiotics and 7 types of probiotics prior to sleep every day for about two months. Results:Results were estimated in gut-related biochemical parameters change and alternation in cognition. The present outcomes have indicated essentially decline in the scores of Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence and also the scores of craving for smoke after intervention. In additions, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in plasma significantly decreased after the intervention. Conclusion: Further researches are obligatory to lead in finding a propensity to improve in gut-related biochemical parameter and cognition after admission of synbiotic supplement.

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