scholarly journals Long Term Effects Of A Middle School Engineering Outreach Program For Girls: A Controlled Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanne Hubelbank ◽  
Chrysanthe Demetry ◽  
Shelley Errington Nicholson ◽  
Stephanie Blaisdell ◽  
Paula Quinn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Outreach Program ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Engineering Outreach

SUPPORTING YOUNG WOMEN TO ENTER ENGINEERING: LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF A MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGINEERING OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR GIRLS

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrysanthe Demetry ◽  
Jeanne Hubelbank ◽  
Stephanie L. Blaisdell ◽  
Suzanne Sontgerath ◽  
Michelle Errington Nicholson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Outreach Program ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Engineering Outreach

The Immediate And Long-Term Effects of Shexiang Tongxin Dropping Pill On Coronary Slow Flow: Study Protocol For A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birong Liu ◽  
Yong Liu ◽  
Liyong Ma ◽  
Jia Liu ◽  
Jingen Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Blood Flow ◽  
Blood Stasis ◽  
Blood Stasis Syndrome ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Slow Flow ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Coagulation Function ◽  
Coronary Slow Flow

Abstract Background: Coronary slow flow (CSF) is a phenomenon characterized by delayed contrast medium progression in angiography in the absence of obstructive coronary epicardial disease. However, there is currently no definite effective therapy. A small sample self-controlled study had suggested an immediate improvement in coronary slow blood flow by Shexiang Tongxin Dropping Pills (STDP). But high-quality evidences on drug dosage, medication cycle and long-term effects are still lacking while the mechanism of STDP remains unclear. Methods: This study is a randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled clinical trial. A total of 64 CSF patients diagnosed by coronary angiography will be randomly allocated into the test group, using STDP, and the control group, using placebo. The main efficacy indicators for immediate effects include thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) blood flow grading and corrected TIMI frame count. Long-term effects will be evaluated by the comparison of cardiac radionuclide score, and patient condition such as angina readmission rate and angina scale. The safety indicators include a routine complete blood count, liver and renal function test, cardiac markers (including TnI, CK-MB, Myo), NT-proBNP, coagulation function, 12-lead electrocardiogram, and echocardiography. All adverse events during the trial will be recorded. Moreover, endothelial factors (including ET-1, NO, eNOS, iNOS), inflammatory factors (including adropin, IL-6, IL-1, IL-18, TNF-α, Lp-PLA2, hs-CRP) will be observed. Blood stasis syndrome (including platelet activation factors such as CD62 and CD63, coagulation function and blood stasis syndrome score) will be evaluated.Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2000035167. Registered on August 2, 2020. http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=57349

The Design Focused Engineering Outreach to a Middle School Using Arduino Projects

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun J. Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Outreach Program ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
School Students ◽  
Engineering Outreach ◽  
Arduino Uno ◽  
8Th Graders ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Groups

Most engineering outreach programs are a part of STEM outreach efforts and they often fail to bring engineering-specific interests. We present a unique engineering outreach effort with the focus on “engineering design” with the use of Arduino UNO board. Arduino UNO board was used to achieve the design oriented learning and bring creativity through various projects targeting 7–8th graders. In order to achieve the design oriented outreach goal, several strategies were employed. The program was called “Science Art’ to provide familiar concept of design and challenge them with technology. College engineering students directly mentored 7–8th graders in a small group setting to teach technical details. In addition, the efforts were sustained for an entire quarter. It successfully drew the participants in all diverse ethnic and gender groups. The use of Arduino board project allowed development of design concepts and promoted creativity to the middle school students. Student mentees’ feedback was very positive, showing almost perfect approval. At the same time, college mentors equally benefited from the experiences by increasing interpersonal skills and gaining technical confidence. In conclusion, the close mentorship and sustained effort provided a great way to implement the Arduino based program to a middle school and thus achieve the design oriented outreach goal. This approach can be widely used for other design oriented outreach program.

scholarly journals Long-Term Changes of Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Fatigue in Cancer Patients 6 Months After the End of Yoga Therapy

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 153473541882209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Lundt ◽  
Elisabeth Jentschke
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Yoga Therapy ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Long Term Changes ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Background: Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and cancer-related fatigue are commonly associated with cancer. Cancer patients increasingly use complementary and alternative treatments, such as yoga, to cope with psychological and physical impairments. In the present article, long-term changes of anxiety, depression, and fatigue in cancer are examined 6 months after a yoga intervention. Method: We used an observational design based on a randomized controlled study in cancer patients with mixed diagnoses to evaluate long-term changes of symptoms of anxiety, depression, and fatigue 6 months after the end of yoga therapy. We measured anxiety symptoms with the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), depressive symptoms with the Patient Health Questionnaire–2 (PHQ-2), and fatigue with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire–Fatigue Scale (EORTC QLQ-FA13). Yoga therapy was provided in yoga classes of 60 minutes each once a week for 8 weeks in total. The exercises provided contained both body and breathing activities as well as meditation. Results: A total of 58 patients participated in the study. Six months after the end of yoga therapy, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and fatigue were significantly reduced compared with baseline. However, symptoms of anxiety and fatigue slightly increased during the follow-up period, whereas symptoms of depression remained stable. Conclusion: Our results are promising and support the integration of yoga interventions in supportive cancer treatment concepts but should be confirmed by randomized controlled trials. Long-term effects of yoga therapy on cancer patients should be the subject of further research.

A controlled study of the short- and long-term effects of a Train the Trainers course

2008 ◽  
Vol 42 (7) ◽  
pp. 693-702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sune Rubak ◽  
Lene Mortensen ◽  
Charlotte Ringsted ◽  
Bente Malling
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Study ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Short And Long Term

Long-term effects of memory rehabilitation: A controlled study

1991 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ina J. Berg ◽  
Marthe Koning-haanstra ◽  
Betto G. Deelman
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Study ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Memory Rehabilitation
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