A multicomponent intervention to decrease sedentary time during hospitalization: a quasi-experimental pilot study

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effects of a multicomponent intervention to decrease sedentary time during and shortly after hospitalization. Design: This is a quasi-experimental pilot study comparing outcomes in patients admitted before and after the implementation of the intervention. Setting: The study was conducted in a university hospital. Subjects: Participants were adult patients undergoing elective organ transplantation or vascular surgery. Interventions: In the control phase, patients received usual care, whereas in the intervention phase, patients also received a multicomponent intervention to decrease sedentary time. The intervention comprised eight elements: paper and digital information, an exercise movie, an activity planner, a pedometer and Fitbit Flex™, a personal activity coach and an individualized digital training program. Measures: Measures of feasiblity were the self-reported use of the intervention components (yes/no) and satisfaction (low–high = 0–10). Main outcome measure was the median % of sedentary time measured by an accelerometer worn during hospitalization and 7–14 days thereafter. Results: A total of 42 controls (mean age = 59 years, 62% male) and 52 intervention patients (58 years, 52%) were included. The exercise movie, paper information and Fitbit Flex were the three most frequently used components, with highest satisfaction scores for the fitbit, paper information, exercise movie and digital training. Median sedentary time decreased from 99.6% to 95.7% and 99.3% to 91.0% between Days 1 and 6 in patients admitted in the control and intervention phases, respectively. The difference at Day 6 reached statistical significance (difference = 41 min/day, P = 0.01). No differences were seen after discharge. Conclusion: Implementing a multicomponent intervention to reduce sedentary time appeared feasible and may be effective during but not directly after hospitalization.

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Mindfulness-based intervention for tennis players: a quasi-experimental pilot study

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine ◽

10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000584 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. e000584 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sabine Hoja ◽

Petra Jansen

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Stress Reduction ◽

Athletic Performance ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Tennis Players ◽

Before And After ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Difference

ObjectivesMindfulness-based interventions in the context of sports have been shown to result in higher mindfulness scores and improved physiological and psychological parameters. The goal of this pilot study was to investigate the effects of a newly developed seven-session mindfulness-based intervention, mindful emotions, on German tennis players.MethodsThe study was conducted in a pre–post test design with an intervention and a control group. Before and after the mindfulness-based stress reduction training the following dependent measurements were assessed: athletic performance (serve accuracy) and psychological performance indicators (mindfulness, stress and competition anxiety).ResultsThe results indicate a better performance of the intervention group for the difference scores between post-test and pre-test in one of the sport-related anxiety factors, the concentration disturbances index.ConclusionIn order to further investigate the effects of this mindfulness-based intervention in competitive sports, additional studies with a larger number of participants have to follow.

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Gamma entrainment frequency affects mood, memory and cognition: an exploratory pilot study

Brain Informatics ◽

10.1186/s40708-020-00119-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ryan L. S. Sharpe ◽

Mufti Mahmud ◽

M. Shamim Kaiser ◽

Jianhui Chen

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Correlation Analysis ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Cognitive Abilities ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Assessment Scores ◽

Frequency Group ◽

Before And After ◽

Mood Score ◽

40 Hz

AbstractHere we provide evidence with an exploratory pilot study that through the use of a Gamma 40 Hz entrainment frequency, mood, memory and cognition can be improved with respect to a 9-participant cohort. Participants constituted towards three binaural entrainment frequency groups: the 40 Hz, 25 Hz and 100 Hz. Participants attended a total of eight entrainment frequency sessions twice over the duration of a 4-week period. Additionally, participants were assessed based on their cognitive abilities, mood as well as memory, where the cognitive and memory assessments occurred before and after a 5-min binaural beat stimulation. The mood assessment scores were collected from sessions 1, 4 and 8, respectively. With respect to the Gamma 40 Hz entrainment frequency population, we observed a mean improvement in cognitive scores, elevating from 75% average to 85% average upon conclusion of the experimentation at weak statistical significance ($$\alpha$$ α = 0.10, p = 0.076). Similarly, memory score improvements at a greater significance ($$\alpha$$ α = 0.05, p = 0.0027) were noted, elevating from an average of 87% to 95%. In pertinence to the mood scores, a negative correlation across all populations were noted, inferring an overall increase in mood due to lower scores correlating with elevated mood. Finally, correlation analysis revealed a stronger R$$^2$$ 2 value (0.9838) within the 40 Hz group between sessions as well as mood score when compared across the entire frequency group cohort.

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Effects of two different deep digital flexor tenotomy techniques on distal articular angles of equine cadaver forelimbs

Ciência Rural ◽

10.1590/s0103-84782012005000088 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 42 (11) ◽

pp. 2005-2010

Author(s):

Antonio Cezar de Oliveira Dearo ◽

Vitor Bruno Bianconi Rosa ◽

Peter Reichmann ◽

Milton Luis Ribeiro de Oliveira

Keyword(s):

Quantitative Data ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Surgical Approaches ◽

Control Groups ◽

Before And After ◽

Distal Interphalangeal ◽

The Difference ◽

And Control ◽

Flexor Tenotomy

Deep digital flexor (DDF) tenotomy is a technique employed for years to treat selected disorders of the musculoskeletal system in horses. Although two different surgical approaches (i.e. mid-metacarpal and pastern) have been described for performing the procedure, in vitro quantitative data regarding the modifications induced by either technique on the distal articular angles is lacking. Therefore, the purpose of the study reported here was to investigate the viability of a proposed biomechanical system of induced-traction used to compare the two DDF tenotomy techniques by measuring the distal articular angles of equine cadaver forelimbs. Ten pairs of forelimbs were collected and mounted to a biomechanical system developed to apply traction at the toe level. Dorsal articular angles of the metacarpophalangeal (MP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints were determined by geometric lines on radiographs taken before and after performing each technique. Comparisons between each tenotomy group and its own control, for each joint, and between the two tenotomy groups using as variable the difference between the tenotomy and control groups were tested. Despite the lack of statistical significance, the DDF tenotomy technique at the pastern level produced extension, to a lesser and greater extent, of the PIP and DIP joints, respectively when compared to the mid-metacarpal level. No remarkable differences could be observed for the MP joint. The developed traction-induced biomechanical construct seemed to be effective in producing valuable quantitative estimations of the distal articular angles of equine cadaver forelimbs subjected to different DDF tenotomy techniques.

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Evaluation of bedbath in critically ill patients: impact of water temperature on the pulse oximetry variation

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP ◽

10.1590/s0080-62342010000400026 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 44 (4) ◽

pp. 1039-1045 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Aretha Pereira de Oliveira ◽

Dalmo Valério Machado de Lima

Keyword(s):

Water Temperature ◽

Critically Ill ◽

Critically Ill Patients ◽

Age Groups ◽

University Hospital ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Level Ii ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Water Temperature Data

This is a participant study, quasi-experimental, of a before and after type. A quantitative approach of biophysiological measures was used, represented by the saturation of oxygen measured by pulse oximeter (SpO2), and recorded on three occasions: before, during and after the bedbath in critically ill patients hospitalized at the ICU of a University Hospital in Brazil. Objective: to compare the SpO2 in various stages of the bath, with and without control of water temperature. Data collection was performed between December 2007 and April 2008 on a convenience sample consisting of 30 patients aged over 18 who had classification in TISS-28 from level II. Results show that water temperature control means a lower variation of SpO2 (p<0.05). No marked differences in variation of saturation between men and women or between age groups were established. In conclusion, heated and constant water temperature during the bedbath is able to minimize the fall of SpO2 that occurs while handling patients during procedures.

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Effect of pterygium excision on mean corneal curvature.

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2021.28.04.4698 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (04) ◽

pp. 568-571

Author(s):

Saira Bano ◽

Sumaya Khan ◽

Mahnoor Waqar ◽

Moniba Iqbal ◽

Hamza Waqar Bhatti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

P Value ◽

Corneal Curvature ◽

Ocular Surgery ◽

Department Of Ophthalmology ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

History Of ◽

Induced Astigmatism ◽

Pterygium Excision ◽

The Difference

Objective: To determine the difference in mean corneal curvatures before and after pterygium excision. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Setting: Department of Ophthalmology, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. Period: 1st January 2015 to 1st July 2015. Material & Methods: 68 patients aged between 18 to 65 years were included in the study. Patients with history of ocular trauma, ocular surgery, glaucoma, anti-glaucoma treatment, allergy to steroids, pseudo pterygium, recurrent pterygium and presence of corneal abnormalities such as, scarring that might affect the astigmatic value were excluded. All patients underwent comprehensive ophthalmic examination by slit lamp and best corrected visual acuity and keratometric values were noted. Pterygium excision was done by a single surgeon. BCVA and keratometric readings were taken again after 2 weeks of pterygium excision. Results: Mean age was 37.60 ± 11.11 years. Out of these 68 patients, 44 (64.71%) were male and 24 (35.29%) were females. Mean pre-operative corneal curvature was 2.99 ± 0.69D and post-operative corneal curvature was 1.70 ± 0.40D with P-value of <0.0001 which is statistically significant. Conclusion: This study concluded that pterygium excision brings significant change in corneal curvature in patients of pterygium induced astigmatism.

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The difference in saliva pH before and after brushing with fluoride containing toothpaste and without toothpaste

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.24198/pjd.vol20no3.14118 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Samuel Setiawan ◽

Edeh Rolleta Haroen ◽

Dede Hadidjah

Keyword(s):

Drinking Water ◽

Research Method ◽

Control Group ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Male And Female ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Salivary Ph ◽

Before And After ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Difference

In administering fluoride through drinking water there is the risk of overdose, higher cost and inadequate availability of drinking water containing fluoride in developing countries like Indonesia. A safe fluoride source is contained in toothpaste. The purpose of this research was to obtain data concerning difference in saliva pH before and after brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride and without toothpaste. The research method used was the quasi-experimental method. Samples were collected by the way of purposive sampling, conducted on 43 male and female research subjects. The data were analyzed by statistical analysis using the t test at 95% confidence level. In this research a control group consisting of 43 people was used. Research results indicated that the average saliva pH before brushing was 7.174; after brushing with fluoride containing toothpaste salivary pH was 7.593. Result research of brushing without toothpaste showed an average saliva of 7.163 before brushing and 7.379 after brushing without toothpaste. The average changes in saliva pH before and after brushing using fluoride containing toothpaste was 0.216. The conclusion of this research was that there was significant difference in saliva pH before and after brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride; there was significant difference in saliva pH before and after brushing without toothpaste, and there was significant difference in saliva pH before and after brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride and without toothpaste.

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Efektivitas Akupresur dan Minuman Jahe terhadap Pengurangan Intensitas Nyeri Haid/Dismenore Pada Remaja Putri

Jurnal Ilmiah Universitas Batanghari Jambi ◽

10.33087/jiubj.v21i1.1154 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 215

Author(s):

Indah Dewi Sari ◽

Utary Dwi Listiarini

Keyword(s):

Young Women ◽

Learning Activities ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

P Value ◽

Menstrual Pain ◽

Normality Test ◽

Before And After ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Difference

Half of the women in Indonesia experience menstrual pain / dysmenorrhoea, 54.89%, experience various disorders including abdominal pain, cramps and back pain. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of acupressure, ginger drink and the difference in giving acupressure and ginger drink to reducing the intensity of menstrual pain / dysmenorrhea in young women at SMK Swasta PAB 5 Klambir Lima 2020. The design of this study used a quasi-experimental pre and post test with a sample of 30 students who were divided into two groups. Each group was given acupressure and ginger drink in the morning and evening during menstruation from day one to day two. Respondents were assessed for pain before and after the intervention was given. The results of the Shapiro-Wilk normality test contained Sig data (p <0.05). The Wilcoxon test has a p-value of 0.002 (p <0.05), which means that acupressure is effective in reducing the intensity of menstrual pain / dysmenorrhea, there is a p-value of 0.001 (p <0.05) which means that ginger is effective against reducing pain intensity. menstruation / dysmenorrhea, there is a p-value of 0.034 (p <0.05), which means that there is a difference in the effectiveness of acupressure and ginger drink in reducing the intensity of menstrual pain / dysmenorrhea. There is an effectiveness of giving acupressure, ginger drink, and there is a difference in giving acupressure and ginger drink on the intensity of menstrual pain / dysmenorrhea on young women. It is hoped that the school will provide ginger drinks and acupressure measures to young women who experience menstrual pain / dysmenorrhea so that they can participate in learning activities at school.

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Improving Self-Confidence of Military Medical Providers With Joint Procedure Simulation: A Pilot Study

Military Medicine ◽

10.1093/milmed/usab319 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Victoria m.f Mank ◽

Zhaohui Arter ◽

Jeffrey Mank ◽

Ki Suk Eum ◽

Jefferson Roberts

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Simulation Training ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Military Medicine ◽

P Value ◽

Medical Providers ◽

Medical Provider ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Before And After ◽

Military Facilities

ABSTRACT Introduction Military medical providers are a unique population that encounter different environments across the world. From hospital clinics to war zones, these providers must perform procedures and rely on their training and skill to help their patients. This pilot study aimed to assess the self-confidence of military medical providers performing joint aspiration and injection before and after a simulation workshop in both clinical and austere settings. Methods In 2016, 25 military physicians from various military facilities participated in a 1-hour knee arthrocentesis and injection and shoulder injection workshop. Education was provided on the knee and shoulder anatomy and various approaches to performing the procedures before the hands-on portion of the workshop. Surveys assessing self-reported confidence levels by performing the procedures in the clinic and austere settings were completed before and after simulation training. Results The results were analyzed and grouped based on the provider experience level, simulation environment, and specific procedure performed. There was a statistical significance seen in the shoulder arthrocentesis group, which included all participating providers, with a P-value of <.01 in the clinic setting and a P-value of <.001 in the austere setting. In the knee aspiration simulation, there were also improvements in the provider confidence, but it was not statistically significant with P-values of .36 and .14 in the clinical and austere settings, respectively. Conclusion Simulation training can lead to increased medical provider self-confidence in performing musculoskeletal joint aspirations and injections in both clinic and austere settings. The military medicine demographics have had little research in joint injections and provider confidence to date. This pilot study was one of the first to evaluate this unique population. The methods used in this study, and the positive data collected on provider confidence, can be used in larger studies, encompassing other medical providers to increase the confidence of providers throughout various fields of medicine.

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Effect of Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture on Facial Elasticity: An Open-Label, Single-Arm Pilot Study

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2013/424313 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Younghee Yun ◽

Sehyun Kim ◽

Minhee Kim ◽

KyuSeok Kim ◽

Jeong-Su Park ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Large Scale ◽

Muscle Tone ◽

Common Adverse Event ◽

University Hospital ◽

Secondary Outcome ◽

Open Label ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Before And After ◽

Moiré Topography

Background. The use of acupuncture for cosmetic purposes has gained popularity worldwide. Facial cosmetic acupuncture (FCA) is applied to the head, face, and neck. However, little evidence supports the efficacy and safety of FCA. We hypothesized that FCA affects facial elasticity by restoring resting mimetic muscle tone through the insertion of needles into the muscles of the head, face, and neck.Methods. This open-label, single-arm pilot study was implemented at Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong from August through September 2011. Participants were women aged 40 to 59 years with a Glogau photoaging scale III. Participants received five treatment sessions over three weeks. Participants were measured before and after FCA. The primary outcome was the Moire topography criteria. The secondary outcome was a patient-oriented self-assessment scale of facial elasticity.Results. Among 50 women screened, 28 were eligible and 27 completed the five FCA treatment sessions. A significant improvement after FCA treatment was evident according to mean change in Moire topography criteria (from 1.70 ± 0.724 to 2.26 ± 1.059,P<0.0001). The most common adverse event was mild bruising at the needle site.Conclusions. In this pilot study, FCA showed promising results as a therapy for facial elasticity. However, further large-scale trials with a controlled design and objective measurements are needed.

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PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN VAK (VISUALISASI, AUDITORI, KINESTETIK) TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR PAI PADA SISWA DI SDN TLOGOMULYO TEMANGGUNG

Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam ◽

10.14421/jpai.2014.111-04 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 53-64

Author(s):

Kartika Hartanti

Keyword(s):

Learning Model ◽

Islamic Education ◽

Class V ◽

Learning Achievement ◽

Significance Level ◽

Average Value ◽

Before And After ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

The Difference

This study aims to determine the effect of the application of VAK learning model on the learning achievement of PAI in class V Tlogomulyo Waterford Elementary School. This study was a quasi-experimental study (quasi-experimental). Subjects in this study consisted of 26 students of class V. The data was collected using VAK learning guidelines, test learning Islamic education, observation, documentation, and interviews. The validity of the instrument showing of 10 items proved to be valid all, are the results of the analysis show the reliability coefficient of 0.710 and otherwise reliable. Analysis of the data used in the form of comparative analysis using t-test. The results showed that there are significant implementation VAK learning model significantly to the learning outcomes of Islamic education. It can be seen from the difference in learning achievement Islam shortly before and after the given method VAK, the t value of 0.828 and significance level (p) of 0.05. In addition, an increase in the average acquisition value before application of VAK learning model (pre-test = 71.9) and after application of VAK learning model (post-test = 87.3). This shows an increase in the average value of 15.4. By looking at the difference in the score of the pre test and post test, shows that the VAK learning model is a model of effective learning for learning PAI.

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