Specific treatment techniques

Concrete crack is one of the main problems observed in concrete technology due to drying shrinkage. Incorporating fibers in concrete production is one of the mechanisms implemented to mitigate cracks. Nowadays, investigators concentrate on different techniques to replace human-made fiber with existing natural fibers for fiber-reinforced composite material. Utilization of natural fiber has an initiation for the development of eco-friendly materials by reducing damages caused by human-made materials and saving nonrenewable resources. Natural fibers are readily and abundantly available, sustainable, and biodegradable, with low cost and low density, and have superior specific properties. Nevertheless, there are some limitations of natural fiber compared to human-made fiber. Consequently, significant energy was applied to alter natural fiber’s surface and morphology using physical, chemical, and biological treatment techniques to overcome the limitation. The primary intention of surface treatment is to modify the bond between the fiber surface and the polymer matrix. However, based on this literature review, there were no specific treatment techniques to be followed to select the best one from the others as criteria. It should include all parameters to consider starting from the stage from the cradle to the grave, cost of chemicals, transportation, and labors, including energy consumption and effluent energy. Additionally, their environmental effect also investigated in detail to compare each other.

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Introduction to the Special Issue: Challenges in Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy ◽

10.1891/0889-8391.33.3.171 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 171-173

Author(s):

Michael G. Wheaton

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Future Research ◽

Special Issue ◽

Obsessive Compulsive ◽

Compulsive Disorder ◽

Treatment Techniques

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a recommended treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). CBT offers specific interventions with demonstrated efficacy, including both cognitive therapy and exposure and ritual prevention (ERP). Yet, implementing these techniques with individual patients can present clinical challenges. In this special issue, expert clinicians and researchers present cases in which they addressed some common challenges in implementing CBT for OCD, including comorbid depression, poor insight, and family accommodation of symptoms in pediatric OCD. Other papers present how CBT can be tailored to specific OCD manifestations, including post-partum OCD, taboo thoughts, and relationship OCD. Other authors detail how they have augmented standard ERP with additional treatment techniques to maximize outcomes. These articles present a diverse set of case histories and specific treatment techniques that illustrate ways to maximize the effectiveness of CBT for OCD, serving as a useful guide for clinicians in practice and highlighting areas for future research.

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Specific Treatment Techniques for Massive Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Therapeutic Laser Endoscopy in Gastrointestinal Disease ◽

10.1007/978-94-009-6723-6_9 ◽

1983 ◽

pp. 90-101

Author(s):

J. Johnston

Keyword(s):

Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Treatment Techniques ◽

Upper Gastrointestinal

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Direct and Indirect Interventions for Cognitive-Communication Disorders of Dementia

Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders ◽

10.1044/nnsld25.4.142 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 142-157

Author(s):

Tammy Hopper ◽

Natalie Douglas ◽

Becky Khayum

Keyword(s):

Research Evidence ◽

Daily Life ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Communication Disorders ◽

Behavioral Deficits ◽

Common Cause ◽

Treatment Techniques ◽

Moderate Dementia ◽

Dementia Syndrome ◽

Life Functioning

The dementia syndrome is characterized by cognitive and behavioral deficits that affect daily life functioning, including communication. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will see increased numbers of adults with dementia in the coming years, as the incidence and prevalence of diseases that cause dementia continue to grow. In this article, the authors provide an update on the syndrome of dementia and its most common cause, Alzheimer's disease. A framework for interventions is provided, along with a discussion of research evidence for specific treatment techniques. The article concludes with case studies of person-centered assessment and intervention for individuals with mild and moderate dementia severity.

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Fear Reduction Processes in Imaginal and In Vivo Flooding: A Comment on James' Review

Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy ◽

10.1017/s0141347300012301 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 215-223 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jeffrey E. Hecker ◽

Geoffrey L. Thorpe

Keyword(s):

Emotional Processing ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Research Literature ◽

Future Research ◽

Long Term Memory ◽

Fear Reduction ◽

Treatment Techniques ◽

Clinically Significant

The research comparing imaginal and in vivo exposure in the treatment of clinically significant fear, recently reviewed by James (1986), is reexamined from the perspective of bioinformational theory and the concept of emotional processing. Fear is assumed to be stored in long term memory as a network of propositionally-coded information, which has to be processed if treatment is to be successful. Emotional processing is indicated by activation of fear responses and their habituation within and across treatment sessions. Consistent with the theory, our review indicates that successful treatment via imaginal and in vivo exposure is indeed related to activation and habituation of fear responses; interference with processing has a negative impact upon fear reduction, regardless of the specific treatment techniques employed. Furthermore, some apparently discrepant findings in the available research literature can be understood in terms of the theories cited. These ideas provide a useful perspective from which to plan future research efforts and to advance our understanding of the processes underlying reduction of pathological fear.

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Treating Children with Learning Disabilities

Social Casework ◽

10.1177/104438948106200503 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 62 (5) ◽

pp. 273-283 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sylvia B. Lippmann ◽

Daniel B. Lippmann

Keyword(s):

Learning Disabilities ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Effective Communication ◽

Specific Learning Disabilities ◽

Treatment Techniques ◽

Communication Difficulties ◽

Specific Learning

Many workers find children with learning disabilities difficult to treat because specific learning disabilities interfere with effective communication between the client and the therapist. Specific treatment techniques for counteracting the communication difficulties are discussed, with clinical examples for illustration.

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome, myofascial trigger points and trigger points in Veterinary Medicine

Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science ◽

10.11606/issn.1678-4456.bjvras.2020.164351 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 57 (2) ◽

pp. e164351

Author(s):

Nadia Yuri Shimosaka Sato ◽

Bárbara Buff Blumer Bastos ◽

Marco Aurélio Amador Pereira ◽

Karina D’Angelo Campos ◽

Aline Magalhaes Ambrósio ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Veterinary Medicine ◽

Myofascial Pain ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Pain Syndrome ◽

Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽

Trigger Points ◽

Painful Condition ◽

Myofascial Trigger Points ◽

Treatment Techniques ◽

Syndrome Myofascial

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) a is a painful condition related to myofascial trigger points (TP) in skeletal muscle. The aim of this study was to perform a literature review on the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of MPS in veterinary medicine. The research sites used for this purpose were: Scientific Electronic Library, PubMed and Medline. The inclusion criteria for the papers were: must be written in English; published between 1990 and 2018; include the following keywords: myofascial pain syndrome veterinary/dog/canine/cat/feline/horse/equine, trigger points veterinary/dog/canine/cat/feline/horse/equine. Through the review, it was observed that veterinary clinical studies are scarce, and the articles found lack information such as MPS description, incidence and specific treatment techniques in dogs and horses, and no studies in cats were found.

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A multicentre randomized controlled trial on trans-generational attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in mothers and children (AIMAC): an exploratory analysis of predictors and moderators of treatment outcome

Zeitschrift für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie ◽

10.1024/1422-4917/a000602 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 49-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Charlotte Jaite ◽

Betteke Maria van Noort ◽

Timo D. Vloet ◽

Erika Graf ◽

Viola Kappel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Treatment Outcome ◽

Primary Outcome ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Externalizing Symptoms ◽

Control Treatment ◽

Comorbid Depression ◽

Adhd Treatment ◽

Mothers And Children ◽

Maternal Adhd

Abstract. Objective: We examined predictors and moderators of treatment outcome in mothers and children diagnosed with ADHD in a large multicentre RCT. Method: In total, 144 mother-child dyads with ADHD were randomly assigned to either a maternal ADHD treatment (group psychotherapy and open methylphenidate medication, TG) or to a control treatment (individual counselling without psycho- or pharmacotherapy, CG). After maternal ADHD treatment, parent-child training (PCT) for all mother-child dyads was added. The final analysis set was based on 123 dyads with completed primary outcome assessments (TG: n = 67, CG: n = 56). The primary outcome was the change in each child’s externalizing symptoms. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed. Results: The severity of the child’s externalizing problem behaviour in the family at baseline predicted more externalizing symptoms in the child after PCT, independent of maternal treatment. When mothers had a comorbid depression, TG children showed more externalizing symptoms after PCT than CG children of depressive mothers. No differences between the treatment arms were seen in the mothers without comorbid depression. Conclusions: Severely impaired mothers with ADHD and depressive disorder are likely to need additional disorder-specific treatment for their comorbid psychiatric disorders to effectively transfer the contents of the PCT to the home situation (CCTISRCTN73911400).

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