A Look-in on Drop-outs

1963 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 146-147
Author(s):  
MERLE HUGH ELLIOTT
Keyword(s):  
Drop Outs

Praxisübergreifende Dokumentation der Ergebnisqualität ambulanter Psychotherapie in Bayern

2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 267-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrés Steffanowski ◽  
Dietmar Kramer ◽  
Andrea Fembacher ◽  
Esther M. Glahn ◽  
Ellen Bruckmayer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intent To Treat ◽  
Drop Outs ◽  
Elektronische Dokumentation

Zusammenfassung. In der Pilotstudie QS-PSY-BAY wurde durch 217 Therapeuten eine Methode zur einrichtungs- und fachrichtungsübergreifenden Qualitätssicherung in der ambulanten psychotherapeutischen Versorgung an 1.696 Patienten erfolgreich erprobt. Es kam eine einheitliche elektronische Dokumentation zur Erfassung und Rückmeldung von Behandlungsparametern und des Behandlungserfolges zum Einsatz. Der individuelle Therapieverlauf wurde im Kontext anonymisierter Vergleichsgruppen mit gleicher Hauptdiagnose grafisch dargestellt. Der Studiendatensatz lässt sich zur Beantwortung von Fragen der Versorgungsforschung nutzen. Die Patienten weisen zu Therapiebeginn im Durchschnitt eine deutliche Beeinträchtigung ihres gesundheitlichen Befindens auf. Jeder zweite Patient wird aufgrund einer depressiven Störung behandelt. Die Prä-Post-Effektgröße der abgeschlossenen Therapien erreicht einen Wert von 1,57 und ist in der Ein-Jahres-Katamnese stabil. Bei Berücksichtigung des Drop-Outs nach Intent-To-Treat-Methodik beträgt die konservativ korrigierte Effektgröße 0,97. Damit haben die im Projekt evaluierten Behandlungen eine ausgezeichnete Ergebnisqualität, was die Bedeutung der ambulanten Psychotherapie für die Gesundheitsversorgung in Zeiten einer allgemeinen Zunahme psychischer Erkrankungen unterstreicht.

18F-Deoxyglucose PET for the staging of oesophageal cancer

2003 ◽  
Vol 42 (03) ◽  
pp. 90-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Döbert ◽  
O. Rieker ◽  
W. Kneist ◽  
St. Mose ◽  
A. Teising ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oesophageal Cancer ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Distal Part ◽  
Standard Uptake Value ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinomas ◽  
Tumour Grading ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Drop Outs

SummaryAim: Evaluation of the influence of histopathologic sub-types and grading of primaries of oesophageal cancer, relative to their size and location, on the uptake of 18F-deoxyglucose (FDG) as measured by positron emission tomography (PET). Methods: 50 consecutive patients were evaluated. There were four drop-outs due to previous surgical and/or chemotherapeutical treatments and thus in 46 patients (28 squamous cell carcinomas and 18 adenocarcinomas) a pretherapeutic PET evalution of the primary including a standard uptake value (SUV) was obtained. In 42 cases data on tumour grading were available also. Results: Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) were in 7/13/8 cases located in the proximal, medial and distal part of the oesophagus, respectively the grading was Gx in 3, G 2 in 12, G2-3 in 7, and G3 in 6 cases. The SUVmax showed a mean of 6.5 ± 2.8 (range 1.7-13.5). Adenocarcinomas (ACA) were located in the medial oesophagus in two cases and otherwise in its distal parts. Grading was Gx in one, G2 in 4, G2-3 in 3, G3 in 3, G3-4 in 3, and G4 in one case. The mean SUVmax was 5.2 ± 3.2 (range 1-13.6) and this was not significantly different from the SCC. Concerning the tumour grading there was a slight, statistically not relevant trend towards higher SUVmax in more dedifferentiated cancer. Discussion: SCC and ACA of the oesophagus show no relevant differences in the FDG-uptake. While there was a significant variability of tumour uptake in the overall study group, a correlation of SUV and tumour grading was not found.

LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL DROP OUTS IN TAMAN SARI, DISTRICT BOGOR REGENCY

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Stefani Nawati EKORESTI
Keyword(s):  
Life Skills ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Housing Conditions ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Skills Education ◽  
Work Done ◽  
Drop Outs ◽  
Life Skills Education

Taman Sari Sub-District, Bogor Regency has the potential for fertile soil. But these lands have not been tilled properly. Narrow housing conditions, especially for poor people, do not allow residents to plant crops. Causing the lack of consumption of vegetables; which causes residents become easily sick. In addition, there is also a lot of plastic waste, especially bottled drinking water and other things that come from tourists and fishermen who have not been processed. This condition gave rise to the idea to provide life skills training in making vertical gardens, hydroponic plants and waste management. Besides the need for makeup and haircutting skills also needed especially for orphans fostered by Yasayan Usawatun Hasanah. Community Service Activities (PkM) aims to foster community awareness of the cleanliness of the environment and empower citizens to be more creative and entrepreneurial. Therefore, in addition to the types of activities requested by the residents, UPBJJ-UT Bogor will also teach about identifying the economic value of the work done in the form of determining the cost of goods sold / production. This activity was attended by 50 orphans and it ran smoothly and successfully. Now orphans already have life skills that hope can lift their economy.

THE TROUBLED JOURNEYS OF SCHOOL DROP-OUTS: WASTAGE, REDEMPTION AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Andile Dube ◽  
Mokubung Nkomo
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Young People ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Second Chance Education ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Drop Outs ◽  
Second Chance

The study traces the pathways of young people who dropped out of school between grades 1 to 11 as they seek re-entrance to the education, training and development (ETD) system, or entrance into the labour market. Particular attention is given to the factors that determine the choices that drop-outs make in either re-entering the ETD system or entering the labour market. An analysis of the experiences of the interviewed sample of drop-outs is presented. The study employs a qualitative research methodology, using interviews to elicit the experiences of drop-outs and school managers. Through snowballing, 14 youths and three principals were selected from a township south of Durban. Individual and focus group interviews were conducted. The findings provide insights into the drop-outs’ perceptions regarding the value of investing in education. They are discussed further in relation to the respective theories used in the study. The concluding section suggests the need for investments in second chance education by government and the private sector, and proposes an integrated model to assist young people who re-enter psychologically and emotionally.

Red Grape Polyphenol Oral Administration improves Immune Response in Women Affected by Nickel-Mediated Allergic Contact Dermatitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thea Magrone ◽  
Emilio Jirillo ◽  
Manrico Magrone ◽  
Matteo Antonio Russo ◽  
Paolo Romita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Oral Administration ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Red Grape ◽  
Allergic Contact ◽  
Drop Outs

Background: Our previous findings demonstrated that in vitro supplementation of polyphenols, extracted from seeds of red grape (Nero di Troia cultivar), to peripheral lymphomonocytes from patients affected by allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to nickel (Ni) could reduce release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and nitric oxide (NO), while increasing levels of interleukin (IL)-10, an anti-inflammatory cytokine. Objective: To assess whether an intervention with oral administration of polyphenols leads to a reduction of peripheral biomarkers in ACD patients. Method: At T0, 25 patients affected by ACD to Ni were orally administered with 300 mg polyphenols prodie extracted from seeds of red grape (Nero di Troia cultivar) (NATUR-OX®) for 3 months (T1). Other 25 patients affected by ACD to Ni received placebo only for the same period of time. Serum biomarkers were analyzed at T0 and T1. In both groups seven drop outs were recorded. Result: At T1 in comparison to T0, in treated patients, values of IFN-γ, IL-4, IL-17, PTX3 and NO decreased, while IL-10 levels increased when compared with T0 values. Conversely, in placebo-treated patients no modifications of biomarkers were evaluated at T1. Conclusion: Present laboratory data rely on the anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of polyphenols.

scholarly journals Efficacy and tolerability of baclofen in a U.S. community population with alcohol use disorder: a dose-response, randomized, controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James C. Garbutt ◽  
Alexei B. Kampov-Polevoy ◽  
Cort Pedersen ◽  
Melissa Stansbury ◽  
Robyn Jordan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Drop Outs ◽  
Positive Effect

AbstractIdentification of new medications for alcohol use disorder (AUD) is important for improving treatment options. Baclofen, a GABAB agonist, has been identified as a potential pharmacotherapy for AUD. In a 16-week double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, we investigated 30 and 90 mg/day of baclofen compared to placebo and examined effects of dose, sex, and level of pretreatment drinking. One hundred and twenty participants with DSM-IV alcohol dependence (age 46.1 (sd = 10.1) years, 51.7% male) were randomized after exclusion for unstable medical/psychiatric illness and/or dependence on drugs other than nicotine. Seventy-three participants completed the trial. A main effect of baclofen was found [%HDD (F(2,112) = 4.16, p = 0.018, d = 0.51 95%CI (0.06–0.95), 13.6 fewer HDD) and %ABST (F(2,112) = 3.68, p = 0.028, d = 0.49 95%CI (0.04–0.93), 12.9 more abstinent days)] and was driven by the 90 mg/day dose. A sex × dose interaction effect was present for both %HDD (F(2,110) = 5.48, p = 0.005) and %ABST (F(2,110) = 3.19, p = 0.045). Men showed a marginally positive effect for 90 mg/day compared to PBO (%HDD t(110) = 1.88, p = 0.063, d = 0.36 95%CI (−0.09–0.80), 15.8 fewer HDD days; %ABST t(110) = 1.68 (p = 0.096, d = 0.32 95%CI (−0.12–0.76), 15.7 more ABST)) with no effect for 30 mg/day. Women showed a positive effect for 30 mg/day (%HDD, t(110) = 3.19, p = 0.002, d = 0.61 95%CI (0.16–1.05), 26.3 fewer HDD days; %ABST t(110) = 2.73, p = 0.007, d = 0.52 95%CI (0.07–0.96), 25.4 more ABST days) with marginal effects for 90 mg/day on %ABST (p = 0.06) with drop-outs/dose reduction from sedative side-effects of 59% in women at 90 mg/day compared to 5% for men. These findings support the hypothesis that baclofen has efficacy in AUD and suggest that dose and sex be further explored as potential moderators of baclofen response and tolerability.

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