Characteristics of retinal detachment associated with atopic dermatitis

Abstract Background To examine the characteristics of rhegmatous retinal detachment (RRD) associated with atopic dermatitis. Method Medical records of 2257 patients who underwent RD surgery at this clinic between 2008 and 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Among them, 61 patients who were diagnosed as AD were assigned into the experimental group and 100 patients who did not have AD were randomly selected and assigned into the control group. Demographics, characteristics of detachment, initial operative method, and prognosis after surgery were investigated as main outcomes. Additionally, in pseudophakic RD patients, the period between the cataract surgery and onset of RD was measured. Result Postoperative VA and prognosis were significantly worse and bilateral involvement of RD was more common in the atopy group than in the control group. (P value = 0.005, 0.001 each) Characteristics of retinal breaks were different between the two groups. Additionally, the risk of developing RD within 1 year after cataract surgery was significantly higher in pseudophakic patients of the atopic group than in the control group. (P value = 0.013) However, there was no significant difference in mean preoperative VA or refractive index between the two groups. Conclusion Our results show that in atopic patients, RD occurs at a young age with different characteristics compared to non-atopic patients. Atopic RD has a poor visual prognosis. Thus, it requires careful management. Furthermore, the risk of developing RD within 1 year after cataract surgery is higher in atopic patients. Therefore, it is important to perform regular and extensive check-up after cataract surgery for atopic patients.

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Characteristics of retinal detachment associated with atopic dermatitis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-107929/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Youlim Lee ◽

Woo-kyung Park ◽

Rae-Young Kim ◽

Mirinae Kim ◽

Young-Gun Park ◽

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Keyword(s):

Atopic Dermatitis ◽

Retinal Detachment ◽

Cataract Surgery ◽

Control Group ◽

Retrospective Case ◽

Retinal Breaks ◽

Different Characteristics ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Careful Management ◽

Control Study

Abstract Purpose: To examine the characteristics of rhegmatous retinal detachment(RRD) associated with atopic dermatitis.Study design: retrospective case-control studyMethodThe study was conducted between 2008 and 2018, whereby 2257 patients underwent RD surgery at this clinic. Among them, 61 patients who have been diagnosed as atopy were treated as experimental group, and 100 patients who didn’t have atopy were randomly selected as control group. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: In this study, demographics, characteristics of detachment, initial operative method, and prognosis after surgery were investigated. Additionally, in pseudophakic RD patients, the period between the cataract surgery and onset of RD was measured.Result: In atopy group, postoperative VA and prognosis were significantly worse and bilateral involvement of RD was more common than control group. However, it is notable that there was no difference of mean preoperative VA and refractive index between two groups. There was a difference in characteristics of retinal breaks in two groups. Additionally, it was noted that in pseudophakic patients, the risk of developing RD within 1 year after cataract surgery was significantly higher in atopic group than in control group.Conclusion: Generally speaking, RD in atopy occurs at a young age and has different characteristics noted than with non-atopic patients. In this context, atopic RD has poor visual prognosis, and for this reason it requires careful management. Furthermore, the risk of developing RD within 1 year after cataract surgery is higher in atopy, and thus we suggest regular and extensive check-up after cataract surgery especially in atopic patients.

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Jigsaw Technique in Learning Physics and Problem-solving Dimensions of Senior High School Students

JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research ◽

10.7719/jpair.v32i1.577 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 90

Author(s):

Giovanni Pelobillo

Keyword(s):

High School Students ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Cooperative Learning ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Physics Learning ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Jigsaw Technique ◽

Experimental Group

Physics was perceived as a difficult subject with in dire need for cooperative learning and problem-solving skills rubric modified from Jennifer Docktor, namely, useful description, physics approach, the specific application of physics, mathematical procedures, and logical progression. This study aimed to determine and describe the effectiveness of jigsaw technique in physics learning and problem-solving skills which employed pretest-posttest and quasi-experimental research design with a 95% confidence level. There were two groups included in the study as control and the experimental group which received jigsaw technique and traditional teaching respectively as treatment. Independent samples t-test results showed the use of jigsaw technique as cooperative learning has a statistical difference on the post-test and post-rubric scores against the control group with the large effect size in which the students showed a proficient performance in learning physics and problem-solving skills with the common use of useful description and physics approach. There is no significant difference on the pre-test and pre-rubric scores between the control and experimental group with the p-value of 0.772 and 0.019. Moreover, this study revealed that the experimental group struggled with mathematical procedures and logical progression posting low percentage gain. Overall this study concludes that students’ exposure to jigsaw technique improved physics learning.

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The Effects of Cardiovascular Exercises on Body Mass Index and Vital Capacity among Students of Sargodha University

Global Social Sciences Review ◽

10.31703/gssr.2020(v-iii).38 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol V (III) ◽

pp. 358-364

Author(s):

Yassar Iqbal ◽

Zubia Savila ◽

Muhammad Badar Habib

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

University Students ◽

Body Mass ◽

Vital Capacity ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Daily Routine ◽

Cardiovascular Exercise ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Experimental Group

This research was designed to evaluate the effect of cardiovascular exercises on body mass index (BMI) and vital capacity (VC) among student aged between 21-27 years (M � SD 22.3� 3.05). The experimental research study was applied to 54 University students of Sargodha. Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 24.0. P-value ? 0.05 was considered significant. The result showed that the average BMI of the control group and experimental groups was 20.73�3.02 vs 21.51�3.21. The effectiveness of cardiovascular exercise on Vital capacity on Pre and post-test of the experimental group was -56.91272 � 22.03192 with a pvalue of 0.000, which was showed there was a highly significant improvement in vital capacity of students and compare with the control group. It was concluded that body masses index and vital capacity is significantly improved in university students of the experimental group as a result of 10 weeks of the cardiovascular exercise training program. Conclude that there is a significant difference between the effects of cardiovascular exercise and daily routine sports activities on BMI.

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The Impact of Strengthening Exercise on Dynamic Balance in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

10.53350/pjmhs2115103429 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (10) ◽

pp. 3429-3431

Author(s):

Shenbaga Subramanian Sundaram ◽

Makesh Babu Subramanian ◽

Riziq Allah Mustafa Gaowgeh ◽

Mikhled Falah Maayah ◽

Ziyad Neamatallah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Dynamic Balance ◽

Mean Value ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Strengthening Exercise ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

The Impact ◽

Experimental Group

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is characterised clinically by usage-related pain and/or functional limitation. OA that is associated with physical dysfunction and decline in health-related quality of life caused the main disability worldwide and is expected to increase due to aging and obesity rates and further load on the population and health system. The strengthening exercises that normally used is knee flexion and extensions, isometric quadriceps exercise, isometric hamstring exercise, and sit to stand to improve the balance. Objectives: is to find out the impact of Strengthening exercise on Balance in patients with knee Osteoarthritis Study Design: Quasi experimental study Methods: Fifty-six (n=56) of knee OA patients were involved in this study by judgemental sampling design. Researcher will first demonstrate and explain the Y-balance tools testing procedure based on Plisky and colleagues study. Participants are given to practice six trials before the formal testing, stated that SEBT have a significant learning effect and found that the reaching distances reached the longest distance after six trials and then will be constant. Results: Independent t-test shows significant difference in only anterior direction. In the experimental group the mean value is 69.83 with a SD of 11.62 while in the control group the mean value is 63.51 with a SD of 11.36; p-value of .045 and t-value of 2.056. In postero-lateral directions result shows there is no significant difference, experimental group the mean value is 91.10 with a SD of 9.74 while in control group mean value is 90.88 with SD value of 12.68; p-value of .947 and t-value of .067. Result of postero-medial shows no significant difference too, in experimental group the mean value of 95.16 with SD of 10.92 while in control group the mean value is 93.40 with SD of 8.20; p=value of .501 and t-value of .678. Conclusion: This study has proven strengthening exercise using YBT improved only anterior direction of YBT but no significant difference in postero-lateral and postero-medial direction. Key Words: Knee Osteoarthritis, Strengthening exercise, Dynamic Balance, Star excursion test

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PENGARUH MASSAGE AROMATHERAPHY LAVENDER TERHADAP PERUBAHAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA IBU HAMIL DENGAN PREEKLAMPSIA DI PBM. LILIS SURYAWATI DESA SAMBONG DUKUH KECAMATAN JOMBANG KABUPATEN JOMBANG

Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan (Scientific Journal of Midwifery) ◽

10.33023/jikeb.v5i2.329 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 27-34

Author(s):

Any Isro'aini

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Diastolic Pressure ◽

Blood Pressure Reduction ◽

Systolic Pressure ◽

Pharmacological Therapy ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Experimental Group

Hypertension in preeclampsia is found in pregnant women with gestational age> 20 weeks. Hypertension is defined where systolic pressure above 140 mmHg and diastolic pressure above 90 mmHg. Handling hypertension in pregnant women up to now is still using pharmacological therapy or drugs by 100%. One nonpharmacological therapy that can lower blood pressure is aromatherapy lavender massage therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of lavender aromatherapy massage on blood pressure reduction in pregnant women with preeclampsia.The design of this study used the Quasy Experiment Design with the Control Time Series Design research design, where the study used two groups divided into experimental groups and control groups. In this study both groups were pre-tested and after being given treatment in the experimental group a post-test was carried out in both groups. The research sample amounted to 50 respondents, of which 25 respondents became the experimental group and 25 became the control group. This research took place at PBM. Lilis Suryawati, Sambong village, Dukuh, Jombang District, Jombang Regency. This research was conducted from February to April 201. The results showed a significant difference between the blood pressure of the experimental group who were treated and the control group that was not treated. The systolic blood pressure of both groups p-value 0.003 and the value of Z -4.007. While diastolic blood pressure in both groups p-value 0,000 and Z value -5,559. It is expected that the midwifery profession can provide information about the importance of aromatherapy lavender massage to reduce blood pressure in pregnant women with preeclampsia, so that it can minimize the occurrence of complications in pregnant women with preeclampsia.

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Effectiveness of Distraction Therapy on Pain Relief among Children Undergoing Vein-Puncture in a Selected Hospital, Bhubaneswar

Journal of Advanced Research in Medicine ◽

10.24321/2349.7181.202008 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 07 (02) ◽

pp. 15-21

Author(s):

Soumika Debnath ◽

Keyword(s):

Intervention Group ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Pain Scale ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Double Blind ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Aim: The present study is aimed to assess the effect of distraction therapy during venipuncture in reducing pain among 6-12 years children in the selected hospital at Bhubaneswar. Methods: The study was a double blind; Randomized control trial design was used and the formal consent was obtained from Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital and the investigator selected 182 samples using consecutive sampling technique and then randomized into experimental and control groups. The intervention group and the control were having 91 samples each. Measurement of pain experienced by the school going children was assessed with the help of Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Result: The mean pain score of children in experimental group was 2.571 and the standard deviation was 2.006. The p value in comparing the pain level of children in control and experimental group was <0.01, which was statistically significant at p<0.05 (confidence interval 95%) level indicating that there was significant difference in the post test level of pain between the experimental and control group. Conclusion: Hence the distraction therapy was responsive in reducing the vein-puncture pain among school going children.

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Penyembuhan Luka Grade 2 pada Pasien Diabetes Mellitus dengan Modern Dressing Wound Care

Jurnal Keperawatan Silampari ◽

10.31539/jks.v4i1.1773 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 222-230

Author(s):

I Dewa Ayu Rismayanti ◽

I Made Sundayana ◽

Putu Eka Pratama

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Wound Healing ◽

Standard Deviation ◽

Wound Care ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

Experimental Group

This study aims to determine the effect of modern dressings on wound healing of grade 2 diabetes mellitus at Griya Utami Care Bali. The design used in the study was a real experiment with a one-group pre-post test approach. The results showed that the experimental group's average post value was 8.67, with a standard deviation of 2.024. In the control group, the average post value was 10.60, with a standard deviation of 2.874. Based on the results of statistical tests, it was found that the p-value was 0.042, meaning that there was a significant difference in the average post value between the experimental group and the control group. In conclusion, there is an effect of modern dressings on wound healing for grade 2 diabetes mellitus at Griya Utami care Bali. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Grade 2 Diabetes Wounds, Modern Dressing

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EFEKTIVITAS INTERVENSI PSIKOEDUKASI TERHADAP KEPATUHAN BEROBAT PASIEN SKIZOFRENIA

Real in Nursing Journal ◽

10.32883/rnj.v1i1.226 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Neila Sulung ◽

Nice Foresa

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Treatment Compliance ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Psychosocial Therapy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Psychoeducation is one form of intervention, both for families and clients who are part of the psychosocial therapy. Psychoeducation aims to increase knowledge about schizophrenia patients and families and to improve treatment compliance. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of psychoeducation intervention for treatment compliance of schizophrenia patient. The kind of this research is quasiexperimentalwith control group design with 16 samples that was selected by pusposive sampling, consist of 8 people was the experimental group that was given psychoeducation intervention and 8 people was the control group that was given health education. The datawas collected by filled the observation sheet as much as 12 statements. The Test that used was T-Test Independent with p value <0.05. The result of this research is the mean of treatment compliance on experimental group is 11,00 and control group 6,88. In statistic test showed that there is the significant difference between treatment compliance of schizopheria patient on experimental group and control group with p value 0,0005 (p < 0,05).Based of the result above can be concluded than psychoeducation intervention more effective to increase the treatment compliance of schizophrenia patients than health education. It is recomended to the nurse in health center to implements this psychoeducation regularly in gives nursing care to schizophrenia patients. Keywords : psychoeducation, treatment compliance, schizophrenia

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PENERAPAN METODE EKSPERIMEN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS PADA ANAK USIA DINI

CERIA (Cerdas Energik Responsif Inovatif Adaptif) ◽

10.22460/ceria.v2i3.p65-73 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 65

Author(s):

Elsa Nurfuady ◽

Heris Hendriana ◽

Ghina Wulansuci

Keyword(s):

Experimental Method ◽

Design Research ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Creative Potential ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Experimental Group

Basically humans have had creative potential since he was created. With the potential of its natural creativity, it is expected that early on, children will need activities related to creative ideas through coaching so that children can develop their creative potential optimally. For that we need a learning method that can improve children's creativity, one of which is the experimental method. Through the experimental method children can be trained in developing creativity. The purpose of this study is to examine the achievement of children's creativity in using experimental methods. This study used a quasi-experimental method with Nonequevalent Control Group Design research design using two classes consisting of B1 experimental group and B2 control class at Al-Masruroh Kindergarten. Based on data processing and research results obtained the results of the pre-test showed that there were no significant differences between the experimental group and the control group (TK Al-Masruroh) with p-value> 0.05 which was 0.145> 0.05, while the post test results showed creativity after the application of the experimental method there is a significant difference with the value of pvalue <0.05 which is the result of 0.000 <0.05. Based on the results of this study, the researcher recommends to child educators that the experimental method can be used as one of the learning methods to improve children's creativity.

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The Effect of Reflection Rounds on Medical Students’ Empathy

Medical Research Archives ◽

10.18103/mra.v9i7.2506 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

Author(s):

Fred MarkhamJr ◽

Erica Westlake ◽

Jennifer DeSantis

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Team Member ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Physician Burnout ◽

Patient Interactions ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Pastoral Team ◽

Physician Patient ◽

Experimental Group

Background: Students’ decline in empathy during medical school raises concerns. Empathic physician-patient interactions positively impact health outcomes and patient satisfaction, while improving job satisfaction and reducing physician burnout. Reflection rounds may be suitable for maintaining student empathy during training. Hypothesis: Our hypothesis was Reflection Rounds would increase empathy scores of MS3s and results would vary by gender. Methods: MS3s completed the Jefferson Scale of Empathy upon starting and finishing their clerkship. Students in the experimental group attended four 1-hour sessions, led by a clinician and pastoral team member. The control group did not attend sessions. Results: No significant difference in baseline empathy scores was found between the two groups. There was a significant increase in student empathy scores among the experimental group, improving mean score from 114.1 to 116.5, p-value of 0.04. There were no significant changes among the students who did not participate in Reflection Rounds. Differences were found according to gender, with women scoring higher overall than men at baseline and increasing after sessions. Conclusion: These results indicate that Reflection Rounds can improve the empathy of medical students, and warrant further investigation into their effects and utility within medical education.

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