Monte Carlo Algorithm-Based Multimodal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Prognosis Prediction in Analysis of Rehabilitation Effect of Exercise Learning on Stroke Patients and Influencing Factors of Memory Function

Based on Monte Carlo algorithm and multimodal MRI diagnosis, the effect of motor learning on motor memory function recovery in stroke patients was investigated in this research. A total of 26 stroke patients with hemiplegia treated in hospital in the past three years were recruited. Patients were rolled into routine group (13 cases) and experimental group (13 cases) according to different follow-up rehabilitation methods. All patients were treated with intravenous thrombolysis. After treatment, the conventional group received conventional rehabilitation therapy and the experimental group received restraint induced exercise therapy (CIMT). Then, T1-weighted imaging, T2-weighted imaging, 3D anatomical imaging, and resting state examinations were performed on the patients before and after treatment. All image data and image processing were performed by the Monte Carlo algorithm. Before treatment and six weeks after rehabilitation treatment, the patients’ mental state and memory function were tested using Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination (ACE-III) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). In addition, the Fugl-Meyer motor assessment, the simple test for evaluating hand function, and the modified Barthel index were used to evaluate the patient’s ability of daily living. After processing, the quality of multimode MRI image was improved obviously, and the lesion was more prominent. The fractional amplitude of low frequency fluctuation of supplement motor area in stroke patients increased after treatment combined with exercise rehabilitation ( P < 0.05 ) and ReHo decreased compared with that before treatment. The connection function of the left and right hippocampus was enhanced. The difference in ACE-III (experimental group: 16 versus 21; control group: 17.1 versus 19) scores between the two groups after treatment and before treatment was remarkable ( P < 0.05 ), but the score of patients in experimental group improved better. The MoCA (experimental group: 24.38 versus 26.47; control group: 23.13 versus 23.37) scores of the two groups of patients changed greatly from those before treatment ( P < 0.05 ), and the MoCA score ratio between the two groups was also statistically different (26.47 versus 23.37; P < 0.05 ). There was a statistical difference in the living ability of the two groups of patients before and after treatment ( P < 0.05 ). The Monte Carlo algorithm had a good processing effect on multimodal MRI images. The recovery of the experimental group was evidently better, and the difference between the two groups was substantial ( P < 0.05 ). CIMT had a good effect on the recovery of exercise rehabilitation and memory function of patients with ischemic stroke.

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The Learning Assessment Centre and Organisational Transformation

South African Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1177/008124630503500411 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 810-830

Author(s):

Jonathan Cook ◽

Michael Muller ◽

Ian Cutler

Keyword(s):

Peer Assessment ◽

Substantial Improvement ◽

Self Report ◽

Learning Assessment ◽

Control Group ◽

Before And After ◽

Post Test ◽

Assessment Centre ◽

The Difference ◽

Experimental Group

The learning assessment centre helps managers define learning objectives based on feedback in a group of peers. This study tested the hypothesis that the centre empowers managers to cope with change. Statistical methodology for a pre-test, post-test design using ordinal (Likert) data is also reviewed. Middle managers from a bank undergoing major reorganisation were divided into two matched groups. The experimental group spent three days in a learning assessment centre designed to give them self-insight and an understanding of the bank's requirements during the transformation. The control group received no treatment. Both groups were measured before and after the centre on a self-report measure and completed a peer assessment questionnaire completed by subordinates. Fifty-eight managers completed both pre-test and post-test measures. Whilst the subordinates of the control group reported a drop in their managers' empowerment, the subordinates of the experimental group reported a substantial improvement in their managers' empowerment. The difference between the groups was significant for five of the six areas measured. The difference between the self-reported performance of the two groups of managers was significant for only one area. These findings suggest that the learning centre could provide a solution to companies faced with the potentially destructive impact of major transition on management effectiveness.

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Effects of a periodized functional strength training program (FST) on Functional Movement Screen (FMS) in physical education students

Physical Education of Students ◽

10.15561/20755279.2020.0306 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 162-167

Author(s):

Michał Sawczyn

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Strength Training ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Rank Test ◽

Training Intervention ◽

Control Group ◽

Before And After ◽

Signed Rank Test ◽

The Difference ◽

Experimental Group

Background and Study Aim: To examine the effects of periodized functional strength training (FST) on FMS scores of sport university students with higher risk of injury. Material and Methods: Thirty three participants (age 21.6±1.3 years, height 177.8±6.9 m, mass 80.4±7.7 kg) with FMS total score ≤ 14 were selected from eighty two volunteered students of University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdańsk and randomly assigned to experimental group (n=16) and control group (n=17). The FMS test was conducted one week before and one week after the 12 week training intervention. The experimental group participated in FST program through 12 weeks. The control group did not engaged in any additional physical activity than planned in their course of study. The collected data were analysed using Statistica 13.3 pl (StatSoft Inc). Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to establish the statistical significance of the difference between FMS total scores within each group and Mann Whitney U test between groups before and after the 12 week training intervention. Results: 45 % of volunteers in the first FMS testing showed total scores ≤14. The experimental group that participated in FST program changed significantly FMS total scores after 12 weeks (p<0.05). There were also significant differences in FMS total score between groups after the experiment (p<0.05). Conclusions: There is a need for injury prevention programs for students of University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdańsk. It is clear from this study that FST is effective in improving FMS total score in students with cut off score ≤14.

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Improvement of Hand Motor Function after Radial Shock Wave Therapy in Chronic Stroke Patients

Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation ◽

10.36803/2019.ikfr.07(1).01 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 2-12

Author(s):

M. Kamaluddin K ◽

Erna Setiawati ◽

Tanti Ajoe Kesoema

Keyword(s):

Shock Wave ◽

Motor Function ◽

Hand Function ◽

Chronic Stroke ◽

Control Group ◽

Shock Wave Therapy ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Before And After ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

IIntroduction: The Radial Shock Wave Therapy (RSWT) expected could improve spasticity and hand function in chronic stroke patients. This study aimed to find out the improvement of hand function after RSWT as an additional therapy in chronic stroke patients. Methods: Design study was a randomized controlled trial, in December 2018. The patients were assigned randomly to the experimental group (Infrared, Stretching, and RSWT) and control group (Infrared and Stretching) for six weeks. Hand motor function was measured using Fugl-Meyer Motor Assesment (FMA) before and after intervention. Results: The median values of wrist FMA scores in the experimental and control group before and after intervention were 2 vs 5 (p=0.001) and 3 vs 4 (p<0.001) respectively. The median values of hand FMA scores in the experimental and control group before and intervention were 4 vs 6 (p=0,.001) and 4 vs 5 (p<0.001). However, the delta between before and after intervention was higher in experimental group. Conclusion: The improvement of wrist and hand FMA scores after added treatment by RSWT was tend to higher.Keywords: Spasticity, Hand Function, Stroke, Radial Shock Therapy, Fugl-Meyer Motor Assesment

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Photoneuromodulation makes a difficult cognitive task less arduous

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-93228-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Agnes S. Chan ◽

Tsz-lok Lee ◽

Michael R. Hamblin ◽

Mei-chun Cheung

Keyword(s):

Near Infrared ◽

Cognitive Task ◽

Memory Function ◽

Control Group ◽

Hemodynamic Changes ◽

Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy ◽

Significant Group ◽

Before And After ◽

Figure Test ◽

Experimental Group

AbstractA positive effect of photoneuromodulation (PNM) has been found on cognitive and emotional functions in healthy populations. However, the hemodynamic changes associated with improved cognitive functions (i.e., memory and executive functions) are unexplored. Therefore, the present study investigated the hemodynamic changes associated with PNM using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). In this experiment, 33 young healthy adults were recruited and randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. A single PNM stimulation was applied to the forehead in the experimental group, while a sham stimulation (same procedure without machine activation) was performed for the control group. Before and after the stimulation, all participants performed an n-back task with 0-and 3-back conditions to assess their working memory function, and their hemodynamic responses during the tasks were measured by fNIRS. A significant group (experimental vs. control) × time (before vs. after PNM) interaction in memory-related frontal activation was found. Specifically, only the experimental group had a significant reduction in frontal hemodynamic levels during the difficult task. Additionally, the memory-related frontal activation was significantly correlated with the immediate and delayed recall of the Rey–Osterrieth Complex Figure Test assessed at baseline. Therefore, PNM may reduce the cognitive efforts needed to complete tasks with high memory loads.

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Efektivitas Terapi Membaca Al-Fatihah Reflektif-Intuitif dalam Menurunkan Depresi Penyintas Autoimun

Journal An-Nafs Kajian Penelitian Psikologi ◽

10.33367/psi.v6i2.1558 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 196-214

Author(s):

Infanti Wisnu Wardani ◽

Fuad Nashori

Keyword(s):

Control Group ◽

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Group Design ◽

Study Results ◽

Before And After ◽

Depression Level ◽

The Subject ◽

The Difference ◽

Experimental Group

This study aims to observe the effectiveness of therapy of reflective-intuitive reading of Al-Fatihah in reducing the depression of autoimmune survivors. It used the quasi-experiment with the pre-test-posttest control group design – not non-randomized pretest-posttest control group design. The subjects involved in this study were the female Moslems becoming the survivors of one of the autoimmune diseases. Here, the level of depression of the subject was measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) sub-test of depression developed by Lovibond and Lovibond, adapted into the Indonesian language. The implementation of the therapy refers to the module of reflective-intuitive reading of Al-Fatihah developed by the researcher and team by referring to the module owned by Maulana, Subandi and Astuti. Data analysis used the Mann Whitney U-Test to determine the difference in the depression level in the experimental group before and after the intervention compared to the control group. The study results showed that therapy of reflective-intuitive reading of Al-Fatihah effectively reduced the level of depression of autoimmune survivors after passing the changing process taking a particular time.

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Pengaruh Penambahan Latihan Core Stability Terhadap Peningkatan Nilai Kesegaran Jasmani B Pada Prajurit

Jurnal Syntax Fusion ◽

10.54543/fusion.v1i12.90 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (12) ◽

pp. 979-986

Author(s):

Wita Hana Puspita ◽

Tjetjep Sudrajat

Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Design Research ◽

Core Stability ◽

Control Group ◽

Fitness Score ◽

Fitness Value ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Difference ◽

Experimental Group

An Army soldier must be able to foster physical fitness so that his body becomes healthy and can carry out his main duties to maintain the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Indonesia. This study aims to determine the effect of adding core stability exercise to increasing the value of physical fitness B in soldiers. Quasi experimental design research held at Yon Armed 4 Cimahi. A sample of 20 soldiers divided into 2 groups. The dependent variable is the physical fitness score B and the independent variable is the core stability exercise. Exercise is carried out for 4 weeks with a frequency of 3 times per week. The difference in test results between the experimental group and the control group both before and after core stability exercise was tested by independent T test. There was a difference in the mean physical fitness scores between the experimental group (Mean= 85.80; SD= 2.82) and the control group (Mean= 82.50; SD= 2.32) before the intervention, and the difference was statistically significant (p= 0.011). There was a difference in physical fitness scores before and after the intervention between the experimental group (Mean= 3.90; SD= 1.52) and the control group (Mean= 1.60; SD= 0.70) and statistically significant (p < 0.001), with effect size = 1.94. Conclusion core stability exercise is effective to increase the physical fitness value of B on soldiers of Yon Armed 4 Cimahi

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Effect of the Use Lethal Ovitrap to Population Aedes sp

Medical Science & Healthcare Practice ◽

10.22158/mshp.v1n1p20 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 20

Author(s):

Tri Ramadhani ◽

Bondan Fajar Wahyudi

Keyword(s):

Population Control ◽

Total Sample ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Mean ◽

The Difference ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Dengue vector control has been done in various ways, however, has not been able to obtain optimal results. Ovirap use to determine the presence of Aedes sp in a region is often done, but the application of lethal ovitrap for population control Aedes sp still rarely done. This study was aimed to assess the effect of LO applications on populations of Aedes sp. This research includes quasi experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group without randomization. Research sites in dengue in endemic areas in Banyumas district, with a total sample of 100 homes in each treatment and control areas. Insecticides used on ovistrip is cypermethrin at a dose of 12.5 mg ai/strip. Populations of Aedes sp measured each week for three weeks prior to the intervention and twelve weeks during the intervention. The mean density of Aedes sp compared before and after intervention and between treatment and control areas. The study showed the difference of mosquito densities before and after the intervention in the experimental group was 0,07 ( p-value 0.044), whereas the control group was 0.037 (p-value 0.341). LO use with the addition of insecticide active ingredient cypermetrin on ovistrip impact on the decline density of Aedes sp.

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Improvement of Hand Motor Function after Radial Shock Wave Therapy in Chronic Stroke Patients

Indonesian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation ◽

10.36803/ijpmr.v7i01.115 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (01) ◽

pp. 2

Author(s):

M. Kamaluddin K ◽

Erna Setiawati ◽

Tanti Ajoe Kesoema

Keyword(s):

Shock Wave ◽

Motor Function ◽

Hand Function ◽

Chronic Stroke ◽

Control Group ◽

Shock Wave Therapy ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Before And After ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

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Pengaruh Pelatihan Toileting Terhadap Pengetahuan Ibu dalam Toilet Training Anak Toddler di Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) Arrahman dan Lare Angon Yogyakarta

Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan SUARA FORIKES (Journal of Health Research Forikes Voice) ◽

10.33846/sf11424 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 435

Author(s):

Ni Ketut Mendri ◽

Atik Badi'ah

Keyword(s):

Random Sampling ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Toilet Training ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Before And After ◽

The Difference ◽

Experimental Group

One of the nurse's functions is to provide toilet training to children. This study aims to analyze the effect of toileting training on mother's knowledge in toilet training for toddlers at PAUD Arrahman and Lare Angon Yogyakarta. This type of research is experimental with pretest - posttest design with control group. The sample was selected using a random sampling technique that met the criteria, namely mothers who have toddlers in PAUD in the Gamping District, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The first observation was carried out to measure the mother's knowledge about toilet training for toddlers before being given training and the second observation was carried out to measure knowledge after being given training. The difference in knowledge between before and after the intervention was analyzed using the Wilcoxon test, while the difference in knowledge between the intervention group and the control group was analyzed using the Mann Whitney-U test. The results showed that there was a difference in the increase in mother's knowledge about toilet training for toddlers between the experimental group and the control group (p = 0.000). Furthermore, it was concluded that toileting training using pocket books was effective for increasing mother's knowledge in toilet training for toddlers at PAUD Arrahman and Lare Angon Yogyakarta. Keywords: toileting; toilet training; toddlers; mother's knowledge ABSTRAK Salah satu fungsi perawat adalah memberikan pembelajaran toilet training kepada anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pelatihan toileting terhadap pengetahuan ibu dalam toilet training anak toddler di PAUD Arrahman dan Lare Angon Yogyakarta. Jenis penelitian ini adalah eksperimental dengan rancangan pretest - posttest with control group. Sampel dipilih dengan teknik random sampling yang memenuhi kriteria yaitu ibu yang mempunyai anak toddler di PAUD di wilayah Kecamatan Gamping, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Observasi pertama dilakukan untuk mengukur pengetahuan ibu tentang toilet training anak toddler sebelum diberikan pelatihan dan observasi kedua dilakukan untuk mengukur pengetahuan sesudah diberikan pelatihan. Perbedaan pengetahuan antara sebelum dan sesudah intervensi dianalisis menggunakan Wilcoxon test, sedangkan perbedaan pengetahuan antara kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol dianalisis menggunakan Mann Whitney-U test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan peningkatan pengetahuan ibu tentang toilet training anak toddler antara kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol (p = 0,000). Selanjutnya disimpulkan bahwa pelatihan toileting menggunakan buku saku efektif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu dalam toilet training anak toddler di PAUD Arrahman dan Lare Angon Yogyakarta. Kata kunci: toileting; toilet training; anak toddler; pengetahuan ibu

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PENGARUH ZIKIR TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PASIEN STROKE AKUT DI RSUP DR.M. DJAMIL PADANG

Jurnal Sehat Mandiri ◽

10.33761/jsm.v16i1.383 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 151-161

Author(s):

Hendri Budi ◽

Herwati Herwati

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Acute Stroke ◽

Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Therapy Intervention

70-94% of acute stroke patients have an increase in blood pressure. Relaxation can be done to treat hypertension. Relaxation in Islam uses zikr (remembering Allah SWT). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of zikr on reducing blood pressure in acute stroke patients. The research design was quasi-experimental, with two group pretest-posttest design with a control group. The experimental group was given the zikr therapy intervention. The sample of the study was acute stroke patients in the Nervous Room of RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang. There were 40 samples, 20 people in the experimental group and 20 people in the control group obtained by purposive sampling. Data collection is September to November 2020 by measuring the patient's blood pressure before and after the intervention. The data is processed manually. Analysis of data with non-parametric Mann Whitney test. The results showed that there was no difference between systolic blood pressure before treatment in the intervention group and the control group (p = 0.976), but there was a difference after treatment (p = 0.000). There was no difference between diastolic blood pressure before treatment in the intervention group and the control group, (p = 0.294), but there was a difference after treatment (p = 0.000). The study concludes that zikr therapy can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in acute stroke patient. It is recommended to the head of the Nerve room to apply zikr therapy in acute stroke patients.

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