scholarly journals A New Method of Subjective Evaluation Using Visual Analog Scale for Small Sample Data Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (0) ◽  
pp. 424-433
Author(s):  
Naruki Shirahama ◽  
Satoshi Watanabe ◽  
Kenji Moriya ◽  
Kazuhiro Koshi ◽  
Keiji Matsumoto
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
New Method ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Sample Data

scholarly journals The Effect of Jamu on Joint Pain in Medan Sunggal, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Eqlima Elfira
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Binomial Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Analog Scale

ABSTRACT Jamu is a traditional medicine with nutritious plants that can reduce joint pain.  The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Jamu to reduce joint pain. This research design uses pre-experimental with one-time case study.  The research samples involved ten women with different age groups in consecutive months consuming Jamu. Data analysis using observation sheet VAS (Visual Analog Scale) and binomial test with IBM SPSS 26. The results of the binomial test showed a p-value of .021 < alfa .05 which means that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted.  It’s showed that there is an effect of Jamu on joint pain reduction. The findings of this study found that within three days, the respondents felt changes in their joints and their bodies felt healthier It is concluded that Jamu contains herbs in maintaining health and relieving pain.

scholarly journals Virtual Reality for Sedation During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Clinical Practice: Observational Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Roxburgh ◽  
Anthony Li ◽  
Charles Guenancia ◽  
Patrice Pernollet ◽  
Claire Bouleti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Conscious Sedation ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Af Ablation ◽  
Transcatheter Aortic Valve ◽  
Valve Implantation

BACKGROUND Connected devices are dramatically changing many aspects in health care. One such device, the virtual reality (VR) headset, has recently been shown to improve analgesia in a small sample of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of VR in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation under conscious sedation. METHODS All patients who underwent an AF ablation with VR from March to May 2020 were included. Patients were compared to a consecutive cohort of patients who underwent AF ablation in the 3 months prior to the study. Primary efficacy was assessed by using a visual analog scale, summarizing the overall pain experienced during the ablation. RESULTS The AF cryoablation procedure with VR was performed for 48 patients (mean age 63.0, SD 10.9 years; n=16, 33.3% females). No patient refused to use the device, although 14.6% (n=7) terminated the VR session prematurely. Preparation of the VR headset took on average 78 (SD 13) seconds. Compared to the control group, the mean perceived pain, assessed with the visual analog scale, was lower in the VR group (3.5 [SD 1.5] vs 4.3 [SD 1.6]; <i>P</i>=.004), and comfort was higher in the VR group (7.5 [SD 1.6] vs 6.8 [SD 1.7]; <i>P</i>=.03). On the other hand, morphine consumption was not different between the groups. Lastly, complications, as well as procedure and fluoroscopy duration, were not different between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS We found that VR was associated with a reduction in the perception of pain in patients undergoing AF ablation under conscious sedation. Our findings demonstrate that VR can be easily incorporated into the standard ablation workflow.

scholarly journals Virtual Reality for Sedation During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Clinical Practice: Observational Study

10.2196/26349 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. e26349
Author(s):  
Thomas Roxburgh ◽  
Anthony Li ◽  
Charles Guenancia ◽  
Patrice Pernollet ◽  
Claire Bouleti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Conscious Sedation ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Af Ablation ◽  
Transcatheter Aortic Valve ◽  
Valve Implantation

Background Connected devices are dramatically changing many aspects in health care. One such device, the virtual reality (VR) headset, has recently been shown to improve analgesia in a small sample of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Objective We aimed to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of VR in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation under conscious sedation. Methods All patients who underwent an AF ablation with VR from March to May 2020 were included. Patients were compared to a consecutive cohort of patients who underwent AF ablation in the 3 months prior to the study. Primary efficacy was assessed by using a visual analog scale, summarizing the overall pain experienced during the ablation. Results The AF cryoablation procedure with VR was performed for 48 patients (mean age 63.0, SD 10.9 years; n=16, 33.3% females). No patient refused to use the device, although 14.6% (n=7) terminated the VR session prematurely. Preparation of the VR headset took on average 78 (SD 13) seconds. Compared to the control group, the mean perceived pain, assessed with the visual analog scale, was lower in the VR group (3.5 [SD 1.5] vs 4.3 [SD 1.6]; P=.004), and comfort was higher in the VR group (7.5 [SD 1.6] vs 6.8 [SD 1.7]; P=.03). On the other hand, morphine consumption was not different between the groups. Lastly, complications, as well as procedure and fluoroscopy duration, were not different between the two groups. Conclusions We found that VR was associated with a reduction in the perception of pain in patients undergoing AF ablation under conscious sedation. Our findings demonstrate that VR can be easily incorporated into the standard ablation workflow.

Dreierkombination (Thomapyrin®) ist wirksamer bei Kopfschmerzen als Monosubstanzen und Zweierkombination

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (07) ◽  
pp. 626-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Pfaffenrath ◽  
L. Pageler ◽  
H. Peil ◽  
B. Aicher ◽  
H. C. Diener
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Intensity Difference ◽  
Visuelle Analogskala ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Pain Intensity Difference

ZusammenfassungDie Wirksamkeit, Sicherheit und Verträglichkeit einer Einzelgabe von zwei Tabletten der fixen Dreierkombination mit 250 mg Azetylsalizylsäure (ASS) plus 200 mg Paracetamol plus 50 mg Koffein (Thomapyrin®) gegenüber zwei Tabletten mit 500 mg ASS, oder zwei Tabletten mit 500 mg Paracetamol, oder zwei Tabletten mit 50 mg Koffein beziehungsweise Plazebo wurde in einer klinischen Studie an 1 743 Patienten geprüft, die ihre episodischen Kopfschmerzen vom Spannungstyp oder ihre Migräne mit und ohne Aura üblicherweise erfolgreich mit verschreibungsfreien Analgetika behandeln. Die Dreierkombination war im a priori definierten primären Endpunkt “Zeit bis zu 50% Schmerzreduktion” sowohl der Zweierkombination aus ASS plus Paracetamol (p = 0,0181), als auch den Monoanalgetika ASS (p = 0,0398) und Paracetamol (p = 0,0016), sowie auch der Monotherapie mit Koffein (p < 0,0001) und Plazebo (p < 0,0001) überlegen. Alle Behandlungen außer der Koffein-Monotherapie waren der Plazebobehandlung überlegen (p < 0,0001). Die überlegene Wirksamkeit der Dreierkombination gilt auch für alle sekundären Endpunkte wie beispielsweise der “Verringerung der Kopfschmerzen auf 10 mm VAS (visual analog scale = visuelle Analogskala zur Schmerzmessung), dem gewichteten % SPID (sum of pain intensity difference = aufsummierte Schmerzintensitätsdifferenz gegenüber dem Ausgangsschmerz in Prozent), dem Ausmaß der Beeinträchtigung der alltäglichen Aktivitäten und der globalen Beurteilung der Wirksamkeit durch die Patienten. Alle Behandlungen waren gut verträglich, die Inzidenz von unerwünschten Begleiterscheinungen war gering.

Perceived Tension, Movement, and Pleasantness in Harmonic Musical Intervals and Noises

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 298-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Costa ◽  
Mattia Nese
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
High Pitch ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Psychophysical Procedure ◽  
Preliminary Study

Perceived valence, tension, and movement of harmonic musical intervals (from the unison to the octave presented in a low- and high-register) and standard noises (brown, pink, white, blue, purple) were assessed in two studies that differed in the crossmodal procedure by which tension and movement were rated: proprioceptive device or visual analog scale. Valence was evaluated in both studies with the visual analog scale. In a preliminary study, the proprioceptive device was calibrated with a psychophysical procedure. Roughness of the stimuli was included as covariate. Tension was perceived higher in dissonant intervals and in intervals presented in the high register. The higher the high-pitch energy content in the standard noise, the higher the perceived tension. The visual analog scale resulted in higher tension ratings than the proprioceptive device. Perception of movement was higher in dissonant intervals, in intervals in the high register, and in standard noises than in musical intervals. High-pitch spectrum noises were associated with more sense of movement than low-pitch spectrum noises. Consonant intervals and low-register intervals were evaluated as more pleasant than dissonant and high-register intervals. High-pitch spectrum purple and blue noises were evaluated as more unpleasant than low-pitch spectrum noises.

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