scholarly journals PB.17: Inter-observer agreement in visual analogue scale assessment of percentage breast density

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
JC Sergeant ◽  
M Wilson ◽  
N Barr ◽  
U Beetles ◽  
C Boggis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Breast Density ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Observer Agreement ◽  
Scale Assessment

scholarly journals Evaluation of the severity of ulcerative colitis using endoscopic dual red imaging targeting deep vessels

2017 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. E76-E82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makoto Naganuma ◽  
Naohisa Yahagi ◽  
Rieko Bessho ◽  
Keiko Ohno ◽  
Mari Arai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Clinical Remission ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Interobserver Agreement ◽  
Observer Agreement ◽  
Vascular Pattern ◽  
Colonic Inflammation ◽  
Expected Time

Abstract Background and study aims Colonoscopies can predict long-term prognoses in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Recently, a new imaging technology has been developed that uses 3 types of illumination with center wavelengths of 540 nm, 600 nm, and 630 nm. The use of both the 600-nm and 630-nm lights (Dual red imaging; DRI) is critical for identifying blood vessels in deeper tissue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of DRI for assessing the severity of inflammation in patients with UC. Patients and methods A total of 43 UC patients were retrospectively enrolled to evaluate the endoscopic severity of 112 colon segments, and Mayo endoscopic scores, DRI scores and the severity of inflammation on a visual analogue scale (VAS) were compared. The Mayo endoscopic scores, DRI scores, and histologic scores were evaluated, and the interobserver agreement on DRI scores among 5 investigators was also assessed. The usefulness of DRI scores for predicting prognoses was also assessed in patients with clinical remission. Results The DRI scores were closely correlated with the VAS for the severity of colonic inflammation (r = 0.96) and the histologic scores (r = 0.72 – 0.8). The DRI scores had a higher rate of interobserver agreement (κ values = 0.63 – 0.88) than the Mayo endoscopic scores (κ values = 0.44 – 0.59). Inter-observer agreement between 4 non-experts was also excellent (mean κ value = 0.76, range 0.63 – 0.82). The expected time until recurrence was significantly longer in patients with lower DRI scores (P < 0.01). Conclusion DRI can be used in patients with mild to moderate endoscopic severity because it targets the deep vascular pattern. The prognosis of UC can be predicted by assessing deep vessels using DRI.

Intoxication Perception Visual Analogue Scale

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R. Cromer ◽  
Jason A. Cromer ◽  
Paul Maruff ◽  
Peter J. Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale

EFEKTIFITAS PENGGUNAAN TERAPI TRANSCUTANEUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION (TENS) PADA PASIEN NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH DI RSUD dr. M HAULUSSY AMBON

2018 ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Ninik Maathia Sallatalohy ◽  
Mauren J Paliyama ◽  
Farah Ch Noya
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Electrical Nerve Stimulation

Pendahuluan. Nyeri Punggung Bawah (NPB) merupakan suatu permasalahan yang paling sering ditemukan di masyarakat. Etiologinya tergolong kompleks dan dapat disebabkan oleh berbagai hal. Salah satu pilihan penatalaksanaan NPB adalah dengan terapi TENS. Tujuan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas terapi TENS pada pasien NPB di RSUD dr. M Haulussy Ambon. Metode. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah pretest–posttest design, dengan mengukur skala Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) sebelum dan setelah 5 kali terapi TENS. Jumlah subjek yang memenuhi kriteria sebanyak 71 dengan perbandingan laki-laki dan perempuan adalah 1:2. Hasil. Hasil uji Marginal Homogenity memperlihatkan perbedaan signifikansi sebelum dan setelah 5 kali terapi TENS (p = 0,000). Kesimpulan. TENS efektif dalam meredakan nyeri pada pasien NPB. Kata Kunci: Nyeri Punggung Bawah, TENS

A Novel Virtual Reality Technique (Cervigame®) Compared to Conventional Proprioceptive Training to Treat Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3Jun) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Rezaei ◽  
M Razeghi ◽  
S Ebrahimi ◽  
S Kayedi ◽  
A Rezaeian Zadeh
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Repeated Measure ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Proprioceptive Training ◽  
Neck Disability

Background: Despite the potential benefits of virtual reality technology in physical rehabilitation, only a few studies have evaluated the efficacy of this type of treatment in patients with neck pain.Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of virtual reality training (VRT) versus conventional proprioceptive training (CPT) in patients with neck pain.Methods: Forty four participants with nonspecific chronic neck pain were randomly assigned to VRT or CPT in this assessor-blinded clinical trial. A novel videogame called Cervigame® was designed for VRT. It comprises of 50 stages divided into unidirectional and two-directional stages ordered from easy to hard. CPT consisted of eye-follow, gaze stability, eye-head coordination and position and movement sense training. Both groups completed 8 training sessions over 4 weeks. Visual analogue scale score, neck disability index and Y-balance test results were recorded at baseline, immediately after and 5 weeks post-intervention. Mixed repeated measure ANOVA was used to analyze differences between mean values for each variable at an alpha level of 0.05.Results: There were significant improvements in all variables in both groups immediately after and 5 weeks after the intervention. Greater improvements were observed in the visual analogue scale and neck disability index scores in VRT group, and the results for all directions in Y-balance test were similar in both groups. No side effects were reported.Conclusion: Improvements in neck pain and disability were greater in VRT than CPT group. Cervigame® is a potentially practical tool for rehabilitation in patients with neck pain.

Depression, pain, and site:

1999 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Author(s):  
Molina Omar Franklin ◽  
Tavares Gimenes Pablo ◽  
Aquilino Raphael ◽  
Rank Rise ◽  
Coelho Santos Zeila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Beck Depression Inventory ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Depression Severity ◽  
Internal Joint ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Biomechanical Tests

Objective: To assess the level of depression, severity of pain and pain in single/multiple sites in patients with different severity of bruxing behavior and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs). Methods: We evaluated 131 patients with bruxism and TMDs: 20 patients with mild bruxism, 42 patients with moderate bruxism, 45 patients with severe bruxism and 24 patients with extreme bruxism. We used the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), clinical examination, a questionnaire of clinical epidemiological data, criteria for TMDs and bruxism, palpation of muscles and joints, the Visual Analogue Scale for pain, classification of the occlusion and biomechanical tests to assess for internal joint derangements. Results: The level of depression increased from the mild, to the moderate, severe and extreme bruxing behavior groups, but the difference was significant only from the mild to the extreme group (p<0.001). Pain levels increased from the mild and moderate to the severe and extreme subgroups, but were not statistically significant. Mean number of pain sites increased from the mild, to the moderate, severe and extreme subgroup and the difference was extremely significant (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Levels of depression, severity of pain and pain sites increased with severity of bruxing behavior. A higher number of pain sites with more severe bruxism indicates somatization in bruxers, but a further study using the same protocol and a psychological test for somatization would be indicated to further substantiate these findings.

EFFICACY OF TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS PLANE BLOCK FOR POST CESAREAN DELIVERY ANALGESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
Minh Nguyen Van ◽  
Nga Bui Thi Thuy ◽  
Thinh Tran Xuan
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Morphine Consumption ◽  
Block Group ◽  
Tap Block ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Pain Scores

Background: The transversus abdominis plane block (TAP block), a regional block, provides effective analgesia after lower abdominal surgeries. The objective of this study was to assess whether transversus abdominis plane block is effective as part of multimodal pain management following Cesarean section. Materials and Method: Totally, 60 ASA I and II parturients for Cesarean section via Pfannenstiel incision under spinal anesthesia were randomly allocated to either the TAP block group or the control. The TAP block group received a landmark-orientated, bilateral TAP block with 0.25% levobupivacain 17,5ml each side in the triangle of Petit. Postoperative pain treatment followed the same protocole for both groups with 1gram paracetamol intravenously and received patrient-controlled analgesia with intravenous morphine. The time to first request of analgesic, morphine consumption, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores and side effects were scored at 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 h postoperatively. Results: The time to first request of analgesic was longer, morphine consumption was lower in TAP group than in the control (p < 0.05). Visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores at rest and on mouvement were similar in two groups at 2h, but lower in TAP group from 4h (p < 0.05). No severe adverse effects were detected in two groups. Conclusion: TAP block prolonged the time to fisrt request of analgesic and reduced morphine consumption, the VAS pain scores significantly both at rest and on mouvement. Therefore, TAP block is feasible and effective as part of a multimodal analgesia regimen after Caesarean section. Key words: Caesarean section, multimodal pain management, transversus abdominis plane block

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