scholarly journals A Postmarket Surveillance Study on Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator Therapy

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Rod P. Bonello ◽  
Marc Cohen ◽  
John Reece ◽  
Arun Aggarwal ◽  
Curtis Rigney
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Functional Improvement ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Treatment Medication ◽  
High Level ◽  
Adaptive Regulator

The Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator (ENAR) device is a hand-held electrotherapy which is applied using energetic medicine principles and aspects of acupuncture theory. The aim of this paper is to report the findings of a postmarket survey of persons who have used the ENAR device. The conditions for which the therapy was used and its perceived effectiveness are discussed. A web-based survey of Australian recipients of ENAR therapy was completed by 481 respondents. Most (76%) used ENAR exclusively for pain relief for musculoskeletal disorders, especially back, shoulder, and neck pain; 8% used ENAR exclusively for nonmusculoskeletal disorders; while 16% used ENAR for both. Respondents reported a mean reduction in pain of 70% (t(423) = 38.73,P<.001) and functional improvement of 62% (t(423) = 10.45,P<.001) using 11-point numerical rating scales. Following ENAR treatment, medication reduction was reported by 91% of respondents. Most respondents reported high satisfaction following ENAR therapy, with between 15 and 20% achieving complete pain relief. The self-delivery of ENAR may, in part, account for the high level of satisfaction.

Cancer clinical trials (CCT) awareness and attitudes in cancer survivors (Ca surv)

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6061-6061 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. L. Comis ◽  
D. Colaizzi ◽  
J. D. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Clinical Trials ◽  
Cancer Type ◽  
Cooperative Groups ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Web Based ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
National Probability Sample ◽  
High Level ◽  
Treatment Surgery

6061 Background: A web-based survey of attitudes and awareness of Ca surv towards CCT was performed from 3–4, 2005. The survey instrument was developed jointly by the Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups (CCCG) and Northwestern Univ (NU) and executed by NU and Knowledge Networks (KN). Methods: Ca surv were obtained from a panel of 40,000 adults through KN, based on a US households national probability sample who agree to weekly surveys in exchange for a free WebTV box and ISP service. 2,029 panel members reported a cancer diagnosis. 1,788/2,029 (88%) agreed to participate. Results: Ten-percent of Ca surv were aware that CCT participation was an option. In 73%, a physician was the source of the CCT awareness. Awareness was related to time since diagnosis (< 9 yrs vs > 9yrs); gender (females > males); age (younger > older), and education (baccalaureate vs less). Awareness varied according to cancer type: leukemia, 26%; breast, 15%; lymphoma and lung, 14%; prostate, 12%; melanoma and renal cell, 10%; colorectal and bladder; 6–3%. Awareness was dependent (p < .01) on type of treatment: surgery 5% (n, 880); surgery and RT, 7% (n, 181); RT, 10% (n, 107); chemotherapy, 18% (n, 488). Of the last group, 44% enrolled into CCT; 33% declined and 11% were either ineligible or not offered a CCT. Those who declined were concerned that the new approach might be “less effective” (40%) and about “randomization” (18%). CCT Ca surv reported a high level of satisfaction on a 0 (worst) to 10 (best) scale: “treated with dignity and respect”, 9.6; “overall very positive experience”, 9.3; “recommend to a family member or friend”, 8.8. Conversely, the response to “I felt like a guinea pig” was 1.7. Conclusions: In summary, assessing issues such as awareness, participation and accrual onto CCT must adjust for key demographic, disease and treatment related factors. The CCT experience is valued and appreciated by Ca surv as they move the field forward. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals High-Volume Transanal Surgery with CPH34 HV for the Treatment of III-IV Degree Haemorrhoids: Final Short-Term Results of an Italian Multicenter Clinical Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuliano Reboa ◽  
Marco Gipponi ◽  
Maurizio Gallo ◽  
Giovanni Ciotta ◽  
Marco Tarantello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Volume ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Transanal Surgery ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Anal Dilator ◽  
High Level

The clinical chart of 621 patients with III-IV haemorrhoids undergoing Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy (SH) with CPH34 HV in 2012–2014 was consecutively reviewed to assess its safety and efficacy after at least 12 months of follow-up. Mean volume of prolapsectomy was significantly higher (13.0 mL; SD, 1.4) in larger prolapse (9.3 mL; SD, 1.2) (p<0.001). Residual or recurrent haemorrhoids occurred in 11 of 621 patients (1.8%) and in 12 of 581 patients (1.9%), respectively. Relapse was correlated with higher preoperative Constipation Scoring System (CSS) (p=0.000),Pescatori’s degree (p=0.000),Goligher’s grade (p=0.003), prolapse exceeding half of the length of the Circular Anal Dilator (CAD) (p=0.000), and higher volume of prolapsectomy (p=0.000). At regression analysis, only the preoperative CSS,Pescatori’s degree,Goligher’s grade, and volume of resection were significantly predictive of relapse. A high level of satisfaction (VAS = 8.6; SD, 1.0) coupled with a reduction of 12-month CSS (Δ preoperative CSS/12 mo CSS = 3.4, SD, 2.0;p<0.001) was observed. The wider prolapsectomy achievable with CPH34 HV determined an overall 3.7% relapse rate in patients with high prevalence of large internal rectal prolapse, coupled with high satisfaction index, significant reduction of CSS, and very low complication rates.

scholarly journals Continuity of Care During COVID-19 Lockdown: A Survey on Stakeholders' Experience With Telerehabilitation

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Assenza ◽  
Hilenia Catania ◽  
Clementina Antenore ◽  
Tiziana Gobbetti ◽  
Paola Gentili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Patients ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Children's Caregivers ◽  
Remote Care ◽  
High Level ◽  
Level Of Experience ◽  
Feeling Overwhelmed

Objective: To explore professionals', adult patients', and children's caregivers' perception and satisfaction with telerehabilitation during COVID-19 lockdown.Design: An observational transversal study on a web-based survey was conducted in order to explore participants' perception and satisfaction of telerehabilitation during COVID-19 lockdown.Setting: The study was conducted at our Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Service.Subjects: All rehabilitation professionals, adult patients, and children's caregivers who accepted telerehabilitation were recruited.Interventions: Participants had to respond to the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 and to a purpose-built questionnaire on their perception and satisfaction of the service provided.Main Measures: Data were analyzed by qualitative statistics and logistic regression models.Results: All 144 caregivers, 25 adult patients, and 50 professionals reported a medium-high level of perception and a high level of satisfaction. Results showed a correlation among caregivers of children aged 0–3 and feeling overwhelmed with remote care (OR = 3.27), a low perception of telerehabilitation for enhancing goals (OR = 6.51), and a high perception of feeling helped in organizing daily activity (OR = 2.96). For caregivers of children aged over 6 years, changes in the therapy plan were related to a low perception of feeling in line with the in-person therapy (OR = 2.61 and OR = 9.61) and a low satisfaction (OR = 5.54 and OR = 4.97). Changes in therapy were related to concern (OR = 4.20). Caregivers under 40 and professionals showed a high probability to perceive telerehabilitation as supportive (OR = 2.27 and OR = 5.68). Level of experience with remote media was shown to influence perception and satisfaction.Interpretation: Telerehabilitation can be a useful practice both during a health emergency and in addition to in-presence therapy.

scholarly journals Video Visits: Family Physician Experiences With Uptake During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-210
Author(s):  
Katherine J. Gold ◽  
Anna R. Laurie ◽  
Devon R. Kinney ◽  
Kathryn M. Harmes ◽  
David C. Serlin
Keyword(s):  
Family Physician ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Resident Physicians ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
High Level ◽  
Patient Concerns ◽  
Comparable Quality ◽  
Question Survey

Background and Objectives: With the emergence of COVID-19, telemedicine use has increased dramatically as clinicians and patients have looked for alternatives to face-to-face care. Prior research has shown high levels of patient satisfaction and comparable quality of care. Video visits have been hypothesized to be one way to reduce burnout among clinicians, but there has been minimal research on physician views of virtual care. We sought to measure family physician experience with video visits at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We identified all faculty and resident physicians at a large academic department of family medicine who had conducted a video visit in the prior month and conducted an anonymous online 12-question survey about their experiences, satisfaction, and barriers with care. Results: Most eligible physicians responded (102/109, 94%), of whom half (52%) reported this was their first month trying a video visit. There was very high satisfaction (91% very or somewhat satisfied). The majority of respondents felt that video visits were shorter (54%) or took the same amount of time (38%) as in-person visits. There was concern that many physicians had experienced a visit in which they felt video was not the appropriate platform given patient concerns. Conclusions: This study is among the first to assess physician experience with video visits. As the visits are perceived as shorter, they may offer a unique opportunity to address clinician burnout. There was a high level of satisfaction at our institution despite multiple technical challenges.

scholarly journals Satisfaction and Experience of Palliative Patients with 24/7 Hotline Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia

2022 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 01-10
Author(s):  
Sami Ayed Alshammary ◽  
Yahya Assiri ◽  
Reema AlRasheed ◽  
Yacoub Abuzied ◽  
Igbal Abelati Mahgoub ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Phone Survey ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
The Status ◽  
Virtual Visits ◽  
High Level ◽  
Palliative Patients

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a number of shifts on healthcare. Conventional face-to-face visits were shifted during lockdown to virtual ones. Palliative care (PC) virtual visits have had high satisfaction rates, especially with patients in remote areas. Due to a number of factors, further studies are needed to develop tools that can be helpful and cost effective in improving patient’s quality of life. Objective: Our aim is to learn the main reasons palliative patients in Saudi Arabia sought help via calling the free 24/7 hotline and to discuss the hotline’s satisfaction and effectiveness in solving the palliative patient’s concerns during COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional sample analysis was obtained from 214 patients from different regions in Saudi Arabia. A total number of 843 calls were made to the 24/7 PC hotlines from the period of 17 April 2020 to 28 February 2021, shortly after COVID-19 pandemic began. The purpose of the call, the caller's relationship to the patient, the status of the complaint, and the satisfaction rate were collected at the end of the call through a voluntary phone survey. Results: The primary reasons that palliative patients called the hotline were: 30% for medication refills, (n=247), 24.7% for medical complaints, (n=205), 15.8% were for booking a new appointment (n=131). Patients themselves accounted for 27.8% of the callers and patient’s sons/daughters accounted for 51.3%. 85% of patients said that their issue had been resolved by the end of the call and 89% of our sample were happy with the service provided through the hotline. Conclusion: The 24/7 hotline service for PC patients in Saudi Arabia was successful in its application and resulted in a high level of satisfaction among a wide sample of participants. The main reasons palliative patients reached out were to request medication refills, seek assistance with a medical complaint, and to book a new appointment. Our hotline service effectively solved 85% of patients' issues.

Decision making power of college girls in relation to clothing

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Parul Gill ◽  
Poonam Malik ◽  
Pankaj Gill
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
College Going ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
High Level ◽  
Garment Design ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The present study was undertaken to explore the decision making patterns of college girls in relation to clothing and their satisfaction level with these decision making patterns. Thirty under graduate college girls from Panipat city were approached to record their responses regarding decision making in relation to clothing and satisfaction level through a well structured questionnaire. It was found that most of the girls (56.66%) themselves made the decisions about the type of garment (Indian, western or both) they wear and majority of girls (70%) were highly satisfied with this decision making. Parents performed the role of buyers for their college going daughters' garments in most of the cases (63.33%) and the 73.33% girls had high level of satisfaction with this. In most of the cases (60%) the decision about the garment design was made by the girls themselves and they were highly satisfied with it. Keywords: clothing, college, girls, decision making.

Comparing the efficacy of nebulized morphine with intravenous morphine in traumatic musculoskeletal pain management

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-21
Author(s):  
Mani Mofidi ◽  
Ali Dashti ◽  
Mahdi Rezai ◽  
Niloufar Ghodrati ◽  
Hoorolnesa Ameli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Normal Saline ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Intravenous Morphine ◽  
Numerical Rating

Introduction: This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of intravenous morphine with nebulized morphine in pain relief of patients referring to the emergency setting with traumatic musculoskeletal pain. Methods: This randomized, placebo-controlled and double-blind clinical study evaluated 160 patients 18 to 65 years of age with acute traumatic pain, who attended the emergency department during 2019. Subjects were assessed with Numerical Rating Scale based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly divided into two groups. In one group, 80 patients received IV morphine (0.1 mg/kg+5 mL normal saline) plus an equivalent volume of IV placebo. In the second group, 80 patients received nebulized morphine (0.2 mg/kg+5 mL normal saline) plus nebulized placebo. Pain score was monitored in all patients with Numerical Rating Scale before and after intervention at baseline, 15, 30, 45, and 60-minute intervals. Patients’ vital signs and possible adverse events were evaluated in each observation time points. Finally, all participants were assessed for their satisfaction with pain management. Data were analyzed using repeated measure analysis for continuous variables and Binomial test for categorical variables Results: There was no significant difference between the demographic characteristics of patients in study groups. Pain relief between the two groups was similar during the observation (0, 15, 30, 45, 60 min) (P>0.05). There were no changes in vital signs between two groups, although the nebulized group had lower systolic blood pressure at the time-point of 15 minutes after the treatment initiation (P=0.03). Conclusion: Although Nebulized morphine has similar efficacy in comparison with IV route, nebulization might be considered as the clinically efficacious route of morphine administration with minimal side effects, providing optimal pain relief in patients.

PENGARUH CITRA PERUSAHAAN DAN KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PASIEN PADA RUMAH SAKIT MITRA MEDIKA NAROM KABUPATEN BEKASI

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Ajat Sudrajat
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Corporate Image ◽  
Ordinal Scale ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Verification Methods ◽  
High Level

Patient satisfaction at the hospital is a benchmark that is a benchmark for patients in getting health care. Each hospital must run a variety of strategies so that patients feel satisfied with health services, one of the strategies is through a good corporate image and trust, where a good corporate image can increase trust. So that affecting patient satisfaction Mitra Medika Narom Hospital Kabupaten Bekasi.             This research was conducted with descriptive and verification methods, namely knowing, analyzing, explaining and testing hypotheses, and making conclusions and suggestions. The sample in this study amounted to 240 respondents using the Eksplanary Survey method. Data analysis techniques used are ordinal scale techniques and path analysis using the Method of Successive Interval (MSI) tool, Microsoft Excel 2016 computer programs and SPSS 16.             The results of this study reveal that the company's image at the Mitra Medika Narom Hospital in Kabupaten Bekasi is in the agreed criteria, meaning that Mitra Medika Narom Hospital has built and made a good company image so that it is better known to all people. Furthermore, trust in Mitra Medika Narom Hospital in Kabupaten Bekasi is in the agreed criteria, meaning that Mitra Medika Narom Hospital has succeeded in building a good and optimal Trust so that patients trust Mitra Medika Narom Hospital to obtain health services. Then the patient satisfaction at the Mitra Medika Narom Hospital in Kabupaten Bekasi is in the agreed criteria, meaning that the patients as respondents feel a high level of satisfaction after completing treatment at the Mitra Medika Narom Hospital. There is a positive, strong and two-way correlation between company image and trust variables of 0.646. There is a partial influence of company image on patient satisfaction at Mitra Medika Narom Hospital significantly by 11.98%. There is a partial influence of trust on patient satisfaction at Mitra Medika Narom Hospital significantly by 25.08%. Then there is a simultan influence of corporate image and trust on patient satisfaction at Mitra Medika Narom Hospital positively and significantly by 37.06% while the remaining 62.94% is contributed by other variables not examined

scholarly journals Interest of a standardized hypnotic message for the reduction of pain and anxiety in cancer patients treated by capsaicin patch for neuropathic pain: a randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rémi Etienne ◽  
Myriam Laurent ◽  
Aline Henry ◽  
Antoine Bioy ◽  
Julia Salleron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Neuropathic Pain ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Standard Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Reduction Of Pain ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Neuropathic pain is characterized by spontaneous painful symptoms. Medical therapies include the use of a capsaicin 8% patch (Qutenza®, Grünenthal Gmbh, Germany), and patients may experience a sharp burning sensation at application and removal of the patch. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of playing a standardized hypnosis recording during application, on the pain and anxiety induced by capsaicin treatment. Methods In a randomized, controlled trial, we assessed the benefits of the intervention firstly on pain and secondly on anxiety, as measured using numerical rating scales. All patients had application of the capsaicin patch, including the possibility for the patient to apply a cold patch. Participants were randomly assigned to one of 3 groups, namely the “Standard group” (no intervention), “Hypnosis group”, in which a standardized hypnotic message was played during application, or the “Music group” in which relaxing music was played during application of the patch. Results Sixty-nine patients were included. Overall, there was no significant difference in pain scores between groups (p = 0.355). Compared to standard application, anxiety was significantly lower in the hypnosis group after application (p = 0.007), with no significant difference between the standard and music arms (p = 0.271), or between the hypnosis and music arms (p = 0.423). Conclusions Listening to a standardized hypnotic message during application of a capsaicin patch was found to significantly lower anxiety. These findings indicate that the use of a hypnotic message can reduce discomfort and warrant its evaluation in other indications of pain or anxiety during treatment procedures. Trial registration NCT02822625.

scholarly journals Does Gamifying Homework Influence Performance and Perceived Gameful Experience?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4829
Author(s):  
Ahmed Hosny Saleh Metwally ◽  
Maiga Chang ◽  
Yining Wang ◽  
Ahmed Mohamed Fahmy Yousef
Keyword(s):  
Learning Analytics ◽  
Educational Settings ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Control

There is a growing body of literature that recognizes the importance of applying gamification in educational settings. This research developed an application to gamify students’ homework to address the concern of the students’ inability to complete their homework. This research aims to investigate students’ performance in doing their homework, and reflections and perceptions of the gameful experience in gamified homework exercises. Based on the data gathered from experimental and control groups (N = 84) via learning analytics, survey, and interview, the results show a high level of satisfaction according to students’ feedback. The most noticeable finding to extract from the analysis is that students can take on a persona, earn points, and experience a deeper sense of achievement through doing the gamified homework. Moreover, the students, on the whole, are likely to be intrinsically motivated whenever the homework is attributed to factors under their own control, when they consider that they have the expertise to be successful learners to achieve their desired objectives, and when they are interested in dealing with the homework for learning, not just achieving high grades.

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