Reality Orientation and Staff Attention: a Controlled Study

1979 ◽  
Vol 134 (5) ◽  
pp. 502-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. T. Woods
Keyword(s):  
Untreated Control ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Residential Home ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Therapy Control ◽  
Untreated Control Group ◽  
Social Therapy ◽  
Reality Orientation

SummaryA trial was carried out of Reality Orientation (R.O.) in a residential home for the elderly mentally infirm with a ‘social therapy’ control group, receiving the same amount of staff attention as the R.O. group, in addition to an untreated control group. R.O. residents improved more on tests of information and orientation and various aspects of memory than controls. These results support the hypothesis that the nature of staff attention is crucial and that it should encourage and reward appropriate behaviour. No differential effects of treatment were found on rating scale assessments of the residents' functioning in the home.

scholarly journals A controlled study on efficacy and egg reappearance period of Ivermectin in donkeys naturally infected with small strongyles

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-170
Author(s):  
R. A. Papini ◽  
C. Orsetti ◽  
M. Sgorbini
Keyword(s):  
Dose Rate ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Anthelmintic Resistance ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Untreated Control Group ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Faecal Egg Count ◽  
The Mean

SummaryThe aim of the present study was to investigate the efficacy and the egg reappearance period (ERP) of ivermectin (IVM) in donkeys during a 13-week period. The study involved a total of 14 adult Amiata breed donkeys, 7 – 13 years of age, and naturally infected with small strongyles. A group of 10 donkeys was treated with IVM oral paste at a dose rate of 200 mcg/kg BW. Another group of 4 donkeys was kept as untreated control group. Faecal samples were collected and examined for strongyle eggs on day 0 before treatment. IVM efficacy was based on the faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) on day 14 post-treatment. Then individual faecal samples were collected and examined by FECRT at weekly intervals. A FECRT of 100 % was found after treatment with IVM and its ERP, defined as the week when the mean FECRT decreased until to become lower than 90 %efficacy, was estimated to be 11 weeks without signs of developing anthelmintic resistance. No adverse reactions were observed during the study period. Our findings may be useful to veterinary practitioners and breeders as they show that IVM, at the recommended dose rate, can be still considered a highly effective and safe pharmacological tool for the treatment of small strongyles in donkeys. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all possible strategies are undertaken to avoid the risk of emergence of anthelmintic resistance to IVM in donkeys.

Croup: IPPB and/or Racemic Epinephrine Therapy

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-149
Author(s):  
James W. Bass
Keyword(s):  
Untreated Control ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Significant Benefit ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Positive Pressure ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Untreated Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing

In 1975 Taussig and associates1 evaluated the use of intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) with racemic epinephrine in the treatment of croup. Apparently their untreated control group received neither racemic epinephrine nor IPPB although all patients received mist tent therapy with 30% to 40% oxygen. A statistically significant benefit was observed in the treated group. A previous controlled study evaluating the effectiveness of aerosol racemic epinephrine alone, without IPPB, failed to show a significant difference between treated patients and placebo (aerosolized saline)-treated controls.2

Acupuncture for Low Back Pain in Pregnancy – a Prospective, Quasi- Randomised, Controlled Study

2004 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Bosco Guerreiro da Silva ◽  
Mary Uchiyama Nakamura ◽  
José Antonio Cordeiro ◽  
Luiz Kulay
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Average Pain

This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of acupuncture in low back and pelvic pain during pregnancy under real life conditions, as compared with patients undergoing conventional treatment alone. A total of 61 conventionally treated pregnant women were allocated randomly into two groups to be treated or not by acupuncture. Twenty-seven patients formed the study group and 34 the control group. They reported the severity of pain using a Numerical Rating Scale from 0 to 10, and their capacity to perform general activities, to work, and to walk. We also assessed the use of analgesic drugs. Women were followed up for eight weeks and interviewed five times, at two-week intervals. All women completed the study. In the study group the average pain during the study period showed a larger reduction (4.8 points) than the control group (−0.3 points) (P<0.0001). Average pain scores decreased by at least 50% over time in 21 (78%) patients in the acupuncture group and in five (15%) patients in the control group (P<0.0001). Maximum pain and pain at the moment of interview were also less in the acupuncture group compared with the control group. The capacity to perform general activities, to work and to walk was improved significantly more in the study group than in the control group (P<0.05). The use of paracetamol was lower in the acupuncture group (P<0.01). These results indicate that acupuncture seems to alleviate low back and pelvic pain during pregnancy, as well as to increase the capacity for some physical activities and to diminish the need for drugs, which is a great advantage during this period.

scholarly journals Intravesical dexmedetomidine instillation reduces postoperative catheter-related bladder discomfort in male patients under general anesthesia: a randomized controlled study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Chen ◽  
Bin Wang ◽  
Qin Li ◽  
Juan Zhou ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Normal Saline ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Intravesical Instillation ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Operation ◽  
Male Patients

Abstract Background: The catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) of male patients is a common clinical problem, albeit lacking effective solutions. The present study aimed to investigate whether intravesical dexmedetomidine instillation alleviates the postoperative urinary discomfort in male patients with catheter under general anesthesia.Methods: This single-blinded, prospective, randomized study included a total of 167 male patients American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia were allocated to two groups: 84 in the dexmedetomidine group and 83 in the control group. Dexmedetomidine group patients received intravesical instillation of the drug 0.5 μg/kg and normal saline 20 mL, while the control group received intravesical instillation of 20 mL normal saline. The catheter was clamped for 30 min after intravesical instillation for all patients. CRBD scores and urethra pain numerical rating scale (NRS) scores were measured at admittance to post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (T0), intravesical instillation (T1), 30 min (T2), 60 min (T3), 2 h (T4) after intravesical instillation, discharged from PACU (T5), and 6 h (T6) and 24 h (T7) after the operation. Patient satisfaction at discharge from PACU and 24 h post-operation were compared between the two groups. Results: CRBD scores and urethra pain NRS scores after 30 min of intravesical dexmedetomidine instillation to 24 h post-operation were significantly lower than the control group (p<0.001), and patient satisfaction was higher at discharge from PACU and 24 h post-operation (p<0.001). No differences were detected in Steward score out of PACU (p=0.213) and from the time of the end of operation to fully awake (p=0.417).Conclusion: Intravesical dexmedetomidine instillation reduces postoperative urinary discomfort and urethra pain and improves satisfaction in male patients under general anesthesia.Clinical Trial Registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (No. ChiCTR1800016429), date of registration 1st June 2018

scholarly journals Intervensi Berbasis Mindfulness untuk Menurunkan Stres pada Orang Tua

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Rahmantika Kurnia Romadhani ◽  
M. Noor Rochman Hadjam
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Untreated Control Group ◽  
Mindfulness Intervention ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The purpose of this research is to reduce parents’ stress by increasing their mindfulness ability using Mindfulness intervention. Participants in this study consisted of 15 mothers with stress from mild to severe. The design use in this study is quasi experimental design with untreated control group with pretest and postest. The program consists of 8 session intervention. The instruments used in this research are DASS Scale and KIMS scale. Quantitaive analysis was conducted through  statistical test using Mann-Whitney and also qualitative analysist. The result of this study showed that intervention with mindfulness was effective to reduce stress in parents (U=0,000; p<0,001).

scholarly journals Pelatihan “Great Mom Great Children” pada Ibu Muda Jalanan dalam Meningkatkan Ketrampilan Stimulasi Perkembangan Anak

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1126-1134
Author(s):  
Dessy Pranungsari ◽  
Nissa Tarnoto ◽  
Fatwa Tentama
Keyword(s):  
Untreated Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Untreated Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design

Anak jalanan perempuan yang memiliki anak di usia muda kurang memiliki pengetahuan dan ketrampilan dalam menstimulasi perkembangan anak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan ketrampilan stimulasi perkembangan pada ibu-ibu muda jalanan dengan memberikan perlakuan berupa pelatihan “Great Mom Great Children”. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah ibu merupakan anak jalanan yang tinggal di Yogyakarta, ibu muda yang berusia kurang dari 18 tahun saat memiliki anak, ibu yang memiliki anak atas kehamilan yang tidak dikehendaki, ibu memiliki anak berusia 0-5 tahun (anak usia dini), dan ibu mengasuh anaknya sendiri secara langsung. Desain eksperimen yang digunakan adalah untreated control group design with dependent pretest and posttest samples. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan Kuisioner Pra Skrinning Perkembangan (KPSP). Hasil Uji Wilcoxon untuk menguji perbedaan tingkat ketrampilan stimulasi ibu-ibu muda jalanan antara sebelum (pretest) dan sesudah diberi perlakuan (posttest) menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang signifikan anatara skor pretest dan postest. Hasil Uji Mann Whitney U-test diperoleh hasil rata-rata tingkat ketrampilan stimulasi kelompok eksperimen lebih tinggi daripada kelompok kontrol. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa metode pelatihan “Great Mom Great Children” efektif dalam meningkatkan ketrampilan stimulasi perkembangan anak pada ibu-ibu muda jalanan.

PLACEBO VS NONTREATMENT

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 1178-1178
Author(s):  
Student
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Placebo Effect ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Untreated Control Group ◽  
Nonspecific Effects

We often and wrongly equate the response seen in the placebo arm of a clinical trial with the placebo effect. In order to obtain the true placebo effect, other nonspecific effects can be identified by including an untreated control group in clinical trials.

scholarly journals Trichostrongylus and Haemonchus anthelmintic resistance in naturally infected sheep from southern Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 777-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
VANDERLEI KLAUCK ◽  
RAFAEL PAZINATO ◽  
LEANDRO S. LOPES ◽  
DIEGO C. CUCCO ◽  
HORACIO L. DE LIMA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Effect ◽  
Treatment Efficacy ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Anthelmintic Resistance ◽  
Small Ruminants ◽  
Infected Sheep ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Untreated Control Group ◽  
Larval Culture

The anthelmintic resistance in small ruminants is a common problem and concern worldwide. The aim of this study was to verify anthelmintic treatment efficacy in naturally infected sheep. This study was conducted on nine herds that used the same anthelmintic management for over a year. In each farm, the animals were divided into two groups: untreated control group (n = 5) and treated (n = 10) according to the number of eggs per gram of feces (EPG). The treatment effect was checked based on EPG results and larval culture performed before treatment and 10 days after treatment. Significant differences were not observed (P> 0.05) on EPG results between untreated and treated groups. The coproculture showed that the animals were infected primarily byHaemonchus spp., Trichostrongylus spp.,Teladorsagia spp., Cooperia spp. andOesophagostomum spp. In all farms, anthelmintic resistance by genera Haemonchus and Trichostrongylus was found, but this resistance varied greatly between farms.Haemonchus spp. showed resistance to closantel, levamisole, and albendazole. Trichostrongylus spp. was shown to be resistant to closantel, levamisole, and albendazole. The drugs tested showed to be efficient against the genera Teladorsagia,Cooperia, and Oesophagostomum. Based on these results, we conclude that the anthelmintic resistance to the tested drugs is a problem present in the farms evaluated.

scholarly journals Assessment of the insecticidal activity of oral afoxolaner against Phlebotomus perniciosus in dogs

Parasite ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Nadège Perier ◽  
Wilfried Lebon ◽  
Leon Meyer ◽  
Noua Lekouch ◽  
Nesrine Aouiche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Untreated Control ◽  
Exposure Period ◽  
Blood Feeding ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Untreated Control Group ◽  
Phlebotomus Perniciosus ◽  
Post Exposure ◽  
Insecticidal Efficacy ◽  
Healthy Dogs

Twelve healthy dogs were included in this laboratory efficacy study. Six dogs were randomly allocated based on body weight to an untreated control group and six to an afoxolaner (NexGard®) treated group. In the treatment group, afoxolaner was administered orally on Day 0 in accordance with label instructions. On Days 1, 14 and 28, each dog was exposed to 60 unfed female and 10 male Phlebotomus perniciosus sandflies for 1 h. At the end of each exposure period, sandflies were counted and assessed for viability and feeding status. There was no statistical difference in mortality (0.0–5.4%), nor in feeding proportion (61.6–78%) between the control and the treated groups at all 1-h post-exposure assessments. After collection, live fed and unfed sandflies were kept for viability assessments at 48 and 72 h post-exposure. In the untreated control group, the average percentages of live, fed, female sandflies after exposure, on Days 1, 14 and 28, ranged from 51% to 74% at 48 h and from 46% to 57% at 72 h, demonstrating model robustness over the 28 days of the study. Significantly fewer live fed sandflies were recorded for the afoxolaner treated group (p < 0.01). The insecticidal efficacy was 100%, 95.9% and 75.2% at 48 h post Days 1, 14 and 28 exposures, respectively, and 100%, 100% and 86.3% at 72 h post Days 1, 14, and 28 exposures, respectively. A single administration of oral afoxolaner (NexGard®) to dogs significantly killed P. perniciosus sandflies 48 and 72 h after blood feeding for 1 month.

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