scholarly journals Effect chewing tapioca pearls in the bubble tea drinks on the salivary α-amylase and phosphate level

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 05001
Author(s):  
Juni Handajani ◽  
Dinda Kusumajati ◽  
Hania Fathiyah
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Salivary Secretion ◽  
Phosphate Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Kit ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Inorganic Components ◽  
Saliva Production

Bubble tea drinks contained tapioca pearls, that can stimulate mastication. Chewing tapioca pearls may stimulate saliva production. Increased salivary secretion is thought to be correlated with an increase in inorganic components and salivary α-amylase (SAA). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of bubble tea on SAA and salivary phosphate (PO43-) levels. Subjects were 15 people with a total sample of 60. Each subject drank bubble tea with tapioca pearl for 3 days in the first week as the intervention group. In the second week the subjects drank tea without bubble for 3 days as a control group. Saliva samples were taken on day 1 before treatment and day 3 after treatment. Saliva was collected in the morning 09:00 am–12:00 pm for 1 minute. SAA levels were measured using an ELISA kit with Optical Density (OD) at 405 nm. Phosphate levels were measured using a semi-quantitative test kit. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis, t-test, and Pearson test (p < 0.05). The results of ANOVA and Kruskall-Wallis showed that there was a significant difference in the effect of consumption of bubble tea and tea without bubble (p < 0.005) on SAA and phosphate levels. SAA and phosphate levels increased significantly after drinking bubble tea and tea without bubble (p < 0.05). SAA levels after drinking bubble tea were significantly higher than after drinking tea without bubble. Comparison between phosphate levels after drinking bubble tea and tea without bubble were not significantly different (p > 0.05). Correlation between SAA and phosphate level was a significant different (p < 0.05) and r was moderate category. It was concluded that the consumption of drinking bubble tea and tea without bubbles could increase salivary α-amylase (SAA) also phosphate level and may improve quality of saliva through a salivary buffer mechanism.

A randomized trial of the effect of peer education on the sexual quality of life in patients with myocardial infarction

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Abbasi ◽  
Hossein Ebrahimi ◽  
Hossein Bagheri ◽  
Mohammad Hasan Basirinezhad ◽  
Seyedmohammad Mirhosseini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life ◽  
Significant Difference

AbstractBackgroundOne of the factors associated with readmission is inappropriate sexual activity after myocardial infarction (MI). This study aimed to assess the effect of peer education on the sexual quality of life (SQOL) in patients with MI.MethodsIn this randomized controlled clinical trial, 70 patients with MI meeting the inclusion criteria were assigned to experimental or control groups using block randomization. Peer education for the intervention group was provided on the third day after MI. Education sessions lasted from 90 to 120 minutes. Data were collected using demographic, sexual quality of life-female (SQOL-F), and sexual quality of life-male (SQOL-M) questionnaires during the fourth week after MI.ResultsThere was no significant difference between the two groups before the intervention in terms of demographic and SQOL. The mean of SQOL in the peer education group was significantly higher than the control group at the 4-week follow-up.ConclusionsAccording to the results, using peer education is recommended for the sexual health care professionals.

scholarly journals GULA POVIDINE-IODINE 1%: ALTERNATIF PENGOBATAN LUKA TEKAN

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Amelia Kurniati
Keyword(s):  
Total Sample ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Nursing Time ◽  
Hydrocolloid Dressing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Povidine Iodine

AbstrakLuka tekan (luka akibat penekanan yang terus menerus) adalah masalah yang umum terjadi pada kelompok klien tertentu seperti klien usia lanjut, klien kritis, dan klien yang menderita kelumpuhan. Luka tekan ini menimbulkan banyak masalah: tingginya biaya yang dikeluarkan untuk mengobati luka, menurunnya kualitas hidup klien, lamanya dirawat di rumah sakit, dan meningkatnya angka kematian klien. Penelitian dilakukan untuk membandingkan efektivitas pemakaian balutan modern (hydrocolloid) dan gula povidine-iodine 1% di 4 rumah sakit di Jakarta selama 2 bulan dengan menggunakan desain non-equivalent control group pre dan posttest. Didapat total sampel sebanyak 25 klien, dibagi secara random ke dalam 2 kelompok; kelompok hydrocolloid dan kelompok gula povidine-iodine 1%. Setiap sampel dilakukan pretest, kemudian dirawat selama 3 minggu, dan setiap minggu perawatan dilakukan posttest oleh peneliti. Hasil yang didapat adalah tidak ada perbedaan yang bermakna untuk pengecilan area luka tekan - walaupun ketika membandingkan kecepatan penghancuran jaringan mati dan kecepatan pertumbuhan granulasi, terlihat bahwa kedua keadaan ini lebih cepat terjadi di kelompok gula povidine-iodinee 1%-. Untuk biaya perawatan lebih tinggi di kelompok hydrocolloid, sedangkan untuk lamanya waktu perawatan luka lebih cepat. AbstractPressure ulcers (ulcers which caused by body pressure) are common problems in some sub-specific patients, such as, elderly patients, critical-ill and para paraplegia patients. Pressure ulcers induces problems: the costs involved, patients’ quality of life and mortality rate. Research purposed to compare the efectivity hydrocolloid dressing and sugar Povidine-iodine (1%) dressing. Research has been conducted within the 4 selected hospitals in 2 months period of time using non equivalen control group; pre and post test. Total sample was 25 patients, which divided onto 2 groups: hydrocolloid group and sugar povidineiodinee group. Pre-test was also done to obtain initial data to be used for further treatments with hydrocolloid dressing and sugar Povidine-iodine (1%) dressing. Each patient was treating for 3 weeks, and in each week was conducted a post-test. Results from processing the data obtained, indicating that there was no significant difference on wound size reduction. The cost involved was higher in the hydrocolloid group while the nursing time consumption was lower.

The effect of continuous care model-based intervention on the quality of sleep in menopausal women: A clinical trial study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzaneh AKBARI ◽  
sousan Heydarpour ◽  
Nader Salari
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Care Model ◽  
Continuous Care ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

Abstract BACKGROUND Sleep disorder, brings in many physical, behavioral, and mental problems. Applying continuous care model leads to proper recognition of the patient’s problems and involves the patient in solving health problems. This study aimed to determine the effect of continuous care model on the quality of sleep in menopausal women. METHODS AND MATERIALS A random clinical trial study was carried out with participation of 110 menopausal women visiting Kermanshah-based clinics (the west of Iran) in 2017. The participants were randomly assigned to intervention (n=55) and control (n=55) groups. The control group received the routine cares and in addition to the routine cares the intervention group attended four weekly group consultation sessions (60-90min). The quality of sleep in the two groups was assessed using Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index before, immediately after, and one month after the intervention. Data analyses were done using independent t-test, ANOVA with frequent measures, Friedman’s test, Wilcoxon’s post hoc test, and X2 test in SPSS (24). RESULTS The mean scores of quality of sleep before and after the intervention were significantly different in the intervention group (p=0.001). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of quality of sleep before (p=0.140) and immediately after the intervention (p=0.168). However, one month after, the difference between the two groups was significant (P<0.001). CONCLUSION Implementation of the continuous care model led to an improvement of quality of sleep in the menopausal women.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Metode Edukasi Audiovisual terhadap Self Management pada Pasien Hipertensi

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 221-233
Author(s):  
Fernalia Fernalia ◽  
Busjra Busjra ◽  
Wati Jumaiyah
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Audiovisual Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of audiovisual education methods on self management in hypertensive patients. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group pre and post test design, with a total sample of 38 respondents consisting of an intervention group and a control group. Obtained a significant difference in the average self-management of the intervention group after the audiovisual education method was performed with (p = 0,000). There was no relationship between age (p = 0.71), sex (p = 0.955) and self-management in hypertensive patients. While self management will increase after the audiovisual education method is carried out and controlled by knowledge (p = 0.005). The conclusion of this study is the audiovisual education method can improve self management in hypertensive patients.  Keywords: Audiovisual Education, Hypertension, Self Management

scholarly journals The Effect of Self-Care Education on the Quality of Life in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Abiz ◽  
Hasan Robabi ◽  
Alireza Salar ◽  
Farshid Saeedinezhad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Care Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) affects various aspects of quality of life (QoL), and self-care is the most important form of primary care and one of the main factors involved in the process of treating chronic diseases and improving the patients’ QoL. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of self-care education on the QoL of TB patients. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 110 TB patients referred to the TB coordinating Center in Zahedan, Southeastern Iran, in 2018, are studied. Participants were selected using convenience sampling and were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 55) and control (n = 55) groups. Data were collected using the tuberculosis quality of life-version 2 (TBQol-v2). For the intervention group, first, patients and their caregivers were divided into groups compromising of 4 to 6 members, and then three sessions of self-care education, including lectures and questions and answers meetings, each lasted for 30 minutes (in total 90 minutes) were provided to each group. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 21 using descriptive statistical tests, independent t-test, paired t-test, and chi-squared test. Results: Mean of the total QoL score of the two groups before the intervention was 67.56 ± 5.99 and 67.09 ± 5.03, respectively, indicating no significant difference (P = 0.65). But after providing the intervention, the mean score of patients QoL in the intervention group (74.84 ± 4.90) was significantly higher than the control group (67.98 ± 0.68) (P = 0.001). Conclusions: Since self-care education can effectively enhance the QoL of TB patients, it is recommended to provide such educations for both treatment and follow-up of these patients along with directly observed treatment, short-course (DOTS).

scholarly journals A Structured Maternity Case Record to Improve Quality of Documentation in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Delhi

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
AG Radhika ◽  
Chetna Dengri ◽  
Abhishek Kumar ◽  
Shalini Singh
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Case Record ◽  
Hospital Case ◽  
Sequence Of Events ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Time Of Admission

Introduction: India contributes to about 18% of global maternal deaths and 22.6% of still births. Efforts to improve the quality of care are challenged by the lack of reliable documentation of data. Hence, a concise, structured maternity case sheet (PrasavRecord) was designed with the aim to bring about an improvement in documentation of treatment and events related to woman in labour from the time of admission till her discharge from the hospital. Aim: To study the improvement in quality of documentation from the time of admission till discharge of a woman in labour with the help of structured format i.e., PrasavRecord. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in February 2017. A quasi experimental study design was used, and the completeness of data recorded by the resident doctors in the existing hospital case sheet (control group) with those recorded in PrasavRecord (intervention group) were assessed in a total of 65 deliveries in each arm. Details of the patient from admission to the labour room followed by the entire sequence of events during labour as well as hospital stay in postpartum period were recorded over 130 parameters under different sections in PrasavRecord. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS version 21.0. Results: Completeness of the documentation in terms of history, investigations and findings at examination including those at labour, nearly, 92% of the doctors rated PrasavRecord as “good and very good” for appearance, recommended its routine use, and 75% agreed that the format will be useful for conversion to electronic medical record. There was highly significant difference between the average percentage of completeness in PrasavRecord 75.8 {95% CI (74.2-77.4)} and hospital case sheets 42.2 {95% CI (40.9-43.6)} i.e., z=5.38 p-value <0.001. Conclusion: PrasavRecord is a simple, acceptable and user-friendly data entry format which improves the quality of documentation of the processes and practices during childbirth. Larger trials are required to finetune it to facilitate its widespread use thereby, ensuring a uniform documentation process of labour and postpartum.

Comparison of the effect of Myrtus communis herbal and anti-hemorrhoid ointments on the hemorrhoid symptoms and quality of life in postpartum women with grade I and II internal hemorrhoid: A triple-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamileh Malekuti ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Khadijeh Samadi ◽  
Fatemeh Abbasalizadeh ◽  
Laleh Khodaei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Myrtus Communis ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Introduction Due to the effects of hemorrhoids on physical and mental health, this study aimed to compare the effect of Myrtus communis herbal and anti-hemorrhoid ointments on symptoms of hemorrhoid and quality of life (primary outcomes) and satisfaction of the treatment and side effects (secondary outcomes). Methods This triple-blind randomized controlled trial was performed on women with grade I and II hemorrhoid referring to health centers in Tehran, Iran, in 2017. Individuals were randomly assigned to two groups of 67 people through block randomization method. The intervention group received the Myrtus communis herbal ointment and the control group received anti-hemorrhoid ointment twice a day, every 12 ± 2 h, an applicator of the drug through the rectum for 4 weeks. The Colorectal Evaluation of a Clinical Therapeutics Scale (CORECTS) was used to assess the severity of symptoms of hemorrhoid. To assess the quality of life, the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to measure the general quality of life of participants. This questionnaire was completed once before the start of the study, then on the fourth and the eighth week after the start of the intervention. Repeated measure ANOVA, Chi-square, Mann–Whitney U and independent t-test were used for data analysis. Results The severity of all symptoms of hemorrhoid decreased in both two group and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p>0.05). However, the mean of anal itching at 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention was significantly lower in the Myrtus communis ointment group (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between groups in terms of quality of life at 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention (p>0.05). There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of satisfaction with the drug (p=0.019) and the participants in the Myrtus communis ointment group were more satisfied with their drug use. Conclusions Myrtus communis herbal ointment was able to reduce the symptoms of hemorrhoid in the affected women. Therefore, it is likely that the use of this drug will promote the health of mothers with hemorrhoid.

scholarly journals Effects of care transitions intervention mode on the benefit-finding in caregivers for patients with acute cerebral infarction

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Care Transitions ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Acute Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Benefit Finding ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference

To explore the effect of care transitions intervention (CTI) on the sense of benefit-finding of caregivers for patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI). Ninety caregivers for patients with ACI were divided into two groups according to the random number table method (n = 45 in each group). The control group was given regular health guidance, and the intervention group was given care transitions intervention on the basis of the guidance used in the control group. The changes in the sense of benefit-finding and quality of life between the two groups were compared before and after the intervention. There was no statistically significant difference in caregivers between the two groups in gender, age, educational level, occupational status, gender and age of the patients, activities of daily living (ADL) scores before discharge, and the relationships between the caregiver and the patient. Before CTI, there was no statistically significant difference in the caregivers’ sense of benefit-finding (including sense of benefit, family relationship, personal growth, social relationship and healthy behavior) and quality of life (including benefit-finding of care, stress of care, choice of care, support to care and money issue) between the two groups. While after CTI, the scores of each dimension of the caregivers’ sense of benefit-finding and quality of life in the intervention group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p < 0.05). The CTI can help improve the sense of benefit-finding and quality of life of caregivers for patients with ACI.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kemampuan, Motivasi dan Kepemimpinan terhadap Kinerja Kader Posbindu PTM Kabupaten Banyuwangi

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-95
Author(s):  
Kurnia Novita Putri ◽  
Christyana Sandra ◽  
Eri Witcahyo
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Nutrition Assistance ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
And Control

The highest prevalence of malnutrition cases is in Gorontalo District which is 3.2% in 2018 and the highest public health center in the Tibawa area is 4.2% in cases of malnutrition and underfives carrying a red line are 4.7% and 2 toddlers do not gaining weight for 3 times in a row The results of growth and development monitoring were carried out at the posyandu until September 2018. This study aims to analyze the effect of nutrition assistance with media booklets to improve the knowledge and practices of hamlet heads in determining the nutritional status of children under five. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre -post, sample selection with a total sample of 77 respondents,37 interventions and 40 controls.The results showed that there were no significant differences in knowledge of the treatment and control groups before the pre intervention (p=0.857). There were significant differences in knowledge before and after the intervention group pos1 (p=0,000) and post2 (p=0,000) whereas in the post1 control group (p=0,000), there were significant differences at post2 (p=0.395) there were no significant differences. There was a difference after the intervention between the treatment and control groups post1 (p=0,000) and Post2 (p=0,000). The practical variables did not differ significantly between the treatment and control groups before the intervention (p=0.921).In the treatment group between pre and post1 there was a significant difference (p=0.046).Between pre and post2 (p=0.157),there was no significant difference. In the control group there was no significant difference between pre and post1 (p= 0.157) and post2 (p=0.564).After the intervention there were no significant differences in the treatment and control groups at post1 (p=0.557) as well as post2 (p=0.583). The conclusion was booklet mentoring significantly increased the knowledge and practice in of mothers in determining the nutritional status of toddlers.There is no effect of practice after post2.

scholarly journals Investigating the effect of Sesame Ointment on Wound healing of Episiotomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-184
Author(s):  
Najmeh Amani Babadi ◽  
Masoomeh Kheirkhah ◽  
Faraz Mojab ◽  
Hamid Haghani
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
And Control

Episiotomy is one of the most common midwifery interventions method for preventing injuries to the pelvic floor during the delivery process. Traditional medicine has a special place in improving the quality of postpartum care. Sesame is one of the herbs with anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant activity.  This study was evaluate the effect of sesame ointment on episiotomy healing. Methods: This randomized control clinical trial was performed on 104 eligible women. The samples were block randomly assigned to one of the groups Intervention and control. Samples were used sesame and placebo ointment for epizootics from 4 hours after delivery for ten days every 8 hours. Clinical evaluation of episiotomy ulcer was performed 4 hours, 7 and 10 days after delivery with using REEDA tool. SPSS software version 16 was used for data analysis. P value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The average of wound healing rate was 7 days after episiotomy in the intervention group 0.09 ± 0.29 and in the control group was 0.73 ± 0.44. Independent t-test showed that the two groups had a significant difference (p <0.001).Healing of the wound 10 days after episiotomy showed that the mean scores in the control group (0.4 ± 0.49) and in the intervention group (0.02 ± 0.13), healing in the intervention group significantly decreased from the control group (p <0.001). Conclusion: Sesame ointment can be used as a pain relief and accelerator for episiotomy healing.  

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