Using Gamification to Improve the Quality of Educating Children with Autism

This study was conducted with a pre-test–post-test design with a control group in which participants were divided into two experimental (ten persons) and control (ten persons) groups. The Smile 1 intervention took place in 16 sessions of 30 min, which consisted of eight sessions of 1 h owing to the time spent by the parents of the participants in the study. Additionally, a Child Behaviour Check List (CBCL) was used to measure the effectiveness of this interventional game on reducing the behavioural problems of children that participated. The questionnaire consists of 113 questions in which 13 different behavioural factors are identified in the children. For this purpose, pre-test and post-test stages were performed for both groups. In fact, due to time constraints for holding intervention sessions, it was expected from the outset that significant changes in participant behaviour during the two months of interventions would not be observed.

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Pelatihan Teknik Asertivitas untuk Meningkatkan Self-Esteem Korban Bullying

Gadjah Mada Journal of Professional Psychology (GamaJPP) ◽

10.22146/gamajpp.32313 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 15

Author(s):

Amalia Hana Firdausi ◽

Maria Goretti Adiyanti

Keyword(s):

Primary School ◽

Peer Interactions ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Control Group ◽

Test Design ◽

Post Test ◽

Bullying Victims ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Quasi Experiment

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of assertiveness techniquestraining to improve bullying victims’ self-esteem. This study was a quasi experiment withuntreated control group with pre-test and double post-test design. The data werecollected by using adaptation instrument of Peer Interactions in Primary School (PIPS)Questionnaire, assertiveness scale, and self-esteem scale. The subjects were 18 students in4 th -5 th grade who are indicated as bullying victims and have self-esteem scores categorizedin low to moderate levels (8 students in experimental group and 10 students in controlgroup). The result of the Mann Whitney U test showed that there was no difference inself-esteem scores between the experimental and control group during the pretest (p >0.05). After being treated, the differences in self-esteem scores were significant with Z = -3.113; p = 0.002 (p < 0,01) between the experimental group and control group, in which themean score of self-esteem in the experimental group was higher than the control group

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The Effect of Compassion-Based Counseling on Marital Intimacy of Conflicted Couples

Social Behavior Research & Health ◽

10.18502/sbrh.v3i2.1785 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Maryam Zahedi

Keyword(s):

Marital Conflict ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Marital Intimacy ◽

Counseling Intervention ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

And Control

Background: The occurrence of marital conflicts decreases the quality of communication between couples and marital intimacy. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the effect of compassion-based counseling on marital intimacy of conflicted couples in Isfahan. Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design and control group. The statistical population included all couples referring to Isfahan counseling centers in 1396. The sample size was 30 couples who were selected by purposive non-random sampling method and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The intervention group received compassion-based counseling intervention for 8 sessions which lasted an hour and a half for 2 months. Then, subjects in both groups were examined. The instruments used were the marital conflict questionnaire and marital intimacy questionnaire. After collecting the questionnaires and extracting the raw data, data were analyzed by SPSS (version 23) using descriptive statistics and covariance analysis. Results: The results showed that compassion-based counseling had a significant effect on the marital intimacy of couples in the post-test phase (P < 0.0001). This treatment could increase the marital intimacy of conflicted couples. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that compassion-based therapy using techniques such as mindfulness training, empathy, and sympathy for oneself and managing difficult emotions can enhance the marital intimacy of the conflicted couples. In this regard, compassion-based therapy can be used as an effective treatment to increase the marital intimacy of conflicted couples.

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The Application of Story Telling in Pre – School Children Towards Language Ability

STRADA JURNAL ILMIAH KESEHATAN ◽

10.30994/sjik.v9i1.241 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 183-189

Author(s):

Mamik Ratnawati ◽

Monika Sawitri Prihatini ◽

Heni Maryati ◽

Ririn Probowati ◽

Fitri Firranda Nurmalisyah ◽

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Keyword(s):

School Children ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Language Skills ◽

Control Group ◽

Test Design ◽

Story Telling ◽

Control Groups ◽

Post Test ◽

Group A ◽

And Control

The development of children under five is very important part. Various forms of disease, malnutrition, lack of and love stimulation at this age will lead a negative impact that persists until adulthood even to old age. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in language skills of children with the treatment of story telling methods without story telling. The method this study used quasy experiment with pre test – post test design of treatment and control group. A sample of 50 children in the Nusantara and Kasih Bunda play ground in Sudimoro Village, Megaluh, Jombang. Sampling was carried out using a simple ramdom sampling. The results of study found that treatment group had an influence of story telling on language skills in pre-school children, whereas there were no differences in story telling of language skills in the treatment and control groups.

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Effects of a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program on Social Interaction and Communication in Children with Autism

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052656 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2656

Author(s):

Mengxian Zhao ◽

Shihui Chen ◽

Yonghao You ◽

Yongtai Wang ◽

Yanjie Zhang

Keyword(s):

Social Interaction ◽

Communication Skills ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Control Group ◽

Horseback Riding ◽

Therapeutic Horseback Riding ◽

Children With Asd ◽

Post Test ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group

Various therapeutic interventions have been studied and found to be effective in reducing the stereotypical behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There has been increasing interest in using animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) as an alternative approach to therapeutic rehabilitation for children with ASD, and many studies have reported that AAI has significant benefits for the cognitive, psychological, and social behavior of children with ASD. The present study was designed to examine the effects of a 16 weeks therapeutic horseback riding program on social interaction and communication skills in children with autism. Eighty-four children diagnosed with ASD, aged between 6 and 12 years old, were recruited for this study. All selected participants met the DSM-V criteria, and a total of sixty-one participants (N = 61) completed the study. A quasi-experimental design with an experimental group and control group was implemented for this study, taking measurements at pre-test, interim-test, and post-test to monitor the behavior changes in social and communication throughout the 16-week intervention. Repeated measures ANOVA and the independent sample t-test were used for data analysis, to assess the difference between the experimental group and control group. The results indicated that the THR program had positive influences on overall social skills and communication, based on the SSIS and the ABLLS-R scores, compared to the control group (p < 0.05). A notable improvement in the overall social interaction score was observed from the interim-testing point to post-test. In addition, participants in the therapeutic horseback riding (THR) group achieved significant improvements on six out of seven items in their communication evaluations. In conclusion, after 16 weeks of intervention, the THR program significantly enhanced the subdomains of social and communication skills in the areas of social interaction, communication, responsibility, and self-control, compared to the control group.

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Penurunan Nyeri Pascabedah Pasien TUR Prostat Melalui Relaksasi Benson

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia ◽

10.7454/jki.v12i3.218 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 173-178

Author(s):

Gad Datak ◽

Krisna Yetti ◽

Rr. Tutik Sri Hariyati

Keyword(s):

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Test Design ◽

Analgesic Therapy ◽

Relaxation Intervention ◽

Post Operative Pain ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Response Method ◽

And Control

AbstrakRelaksasi Benson merupakan pengembangan metode respons relaksasi dengan melibatkan faktor keyakinan pasien yang dapat mengurangi nyeri pascabedah. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui efektifitas relaksasi Benson dalam menurunkan nyeri pascabedah pasien TUR Prostat. Metode penelitian quasi-eksperimental dengan pre test and post test design with control group. Pengambilan sampel dengan consecutive sampling. Jumlah sampel 14 orang, masing-masing 7 orang pada kelompok intervensi yang diberikan kombinasi relaksasi Benson dan terapi analgesik serta kelompok kontrol yang hanya diberikan terapi analgesik. Relaksasi Benson dilakukan setelah pemberian analgesik dengan durasi 15 menit selama dua hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kombinasi Relaksasi Benson dan terapi analgesik efektif menurunkan rasa nyeri pascabedah pada pasien TUR Prostat (p = 0,019, α = 0,05). Penelitian ini menyarankan Relaksasi Benson digunakan untuk mengurangi nyeri pasca bedah TUR Prostat elektif. AbstractBenson Relaxation is the development of relaxation response method by involving patient is belief factor to relieve postoperative pain. This research was aimed to explore the effectiveness of Benson Relaxation in relieving post-operative pain of TUR prostate. The method used in this study was quasi experimental with pre test and post test design with control group. A total of 14 consecutive samples were participated in this study by divided into the intervention and control group, 7 participants respectively. Those in intervention group received Benson Relaxation combined with analgesic therapy where as in control group took analgesic therapy alone. Benson Relaxation intervention given after analgesic was taken, for 15 minutes each day for two days. The results revealed that combination between Benson Relaxation and analgesic therapy was more effective than analgesic therapy alone (p = 0,019, α = 0,05). The Implication of this research was Benson Relaxation can be applied to relieve post-operative pain of elective TUR Prostate.

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Pengaruh Metode Glenn Doman (Tahap 1 dan 2) terhadap Perkembangan Komunikasi Anak Autisme di Autis Center Bengkulu

Jurnal Keperawatan Silampari ◽

10.31539/jks.v2i1.306 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 169-183

Author(s):

Haifa Wahyu ◽

Betrianita Betrianita ◽

Melati Tridita Pramesti ◽

Padila Padila

Keyword(s):

Treatment Group ◽

Research Design ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Control Group ◽

Test Design ◽

Post Test ◽

Stage 1 ◽

Children’S Thinking

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Glenn Doman method stages 1 and 2 on the development of autistic children’s thinking in autis center Bengkulu.The research design was quasi experiment using two group before after or pre test and post test design group. The result showed that in univariate analysis, it was found that the majority male with speech ability in control group and treatment group is quite capable before being treaten through Glenn Doman theraphy stage 1 and 2. Then the development of the majority treatment group is increasing to capable. In bivariate analysis, it was found out that there was a significant effect of Glenn Doman therapy stage 1 and 2 on the development of autism children communication in autis centre Bengkulu with value p 0,000 < 0,0. Considering the importance of the development of children communication, especially children with autism, autism center Bengkulu is willing improve the method of Glenn Doman stages 1 and 2 in the process of education for children with autism. Keyword : Autism, Glenn Doman

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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXPAND GAMA TOWARD STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING GRAMMAR

Journal of Languages and Language Teaching ◽

10.33394/jollt.v4i1.304 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 36

Author(s):

Lailatul Wardiah

Keyword(s):

Alternative Hypothesis ◽

Second Grade ◽

Control Group ◽

Test Design ◽

Second Grade Students ◽

Post Test ◽

Sample Technique ◽

And Control ◽

Experimental Group ◽

Cluster Random Sampling

This research was aimed to find out whether the use of expand game effective toward students’ motivation in learning grammar and to find out correlation between students’ motivation and grammar. The kind of this research was experimental research with pre test and post test design. The population of this research was the students at the second grade students of of MTs Al-Muslimun NW Tegal consist of 104 students. The sample of this research used two classes namely experimental group and control group where each group consisted of 26 students. The sample technique used in this research was cluster random sampling by using lottery. The experimental was taught by expand game and control group taught by puzzle game. The instruments that used were grammar test and questionnaire for the motivation. The data analyzed used t-test. The result of the analyzed showed that the value of to (t obtained) 3.50 was higher than tt (t table) 2.056, the significant level 0.05. Based on the result of the study, it could be concluded that the use of expand game effective in learning grammar at the Second Grade Students of MTs Al-Muslimun NW Tegal and the result correlation between students’ motivation and grammar showed r-test was higher than r-table (0.979 > 0.388). Based on the result of the study, it could be concluded that is correlation between students’ motivation and grammar is accepted. In other word, alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected.

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Pengaruh Jalan Sehat terhadap Kualitas Hidup Penderita Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2 di Puskesmas

Jurnal Kesehatan Metro Sai Wawai ◽

10.26630/jkm.v11i1.1736 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Ihsan Taufiq

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Control Group ◽

Test Design ◽

Post Test

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) causes a decrease in quality of life in all domains. The most often overlooked cause of DM patients is not carrying out physical activity regularly. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of healthy pathways on the quality of life of type 2 DM patients in the Health Center in Kotabumi North Lampung in 2017. Methods: This study used quasi-experimental pre-post test design with a control group. The number of samples consisted of treatment groups and control groups, each group of 22 respondents. The treatment group was the respondents who carried out healthy walks of intervention, then measured the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, while the control group did not carry out healthy walking activities. Data analysis uses t test dependent. Results: The results showed that there was an effect of healthy pathways on the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the health centers in Kotabumi, North Lampung (p = 0.007). Conclusions: Healthy paths improve the quality of life for patients with type 2 diabetes, including aspects of physical health, psychological health, social and environmental relations. Latar Belakang: Penyakit Diabetes Mellitus (DM) menyebabkan penurunan kualitas hidup disemua domain. Penyebab yang paling sering diabaikan penderita DM adalah tidak melaksanakan aktivitas fisik secara teratur. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh jalan sehat terhadap kualitas hidup penderita DM tipe 2 di Puskesmas wilayah Kotabumi Lampung Utara Tahun 2017. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan kuasi eksperimen pre post test design dengan kelompok kontrol. Jumlah sampel terdiri atas kelompok perlakuan dan kelompok kontrol masing-masing kelompok 22 responden. Kelompok perlakuan adalah responden yang dilakukan intervensi jalan sehat, kemudian dilakukan pengukuran kualitas hidup penderita DM tipe 2, sedangkan kelompok kontrol tidak melakukan kegiatan jalan sehat. Analisis data menggunakan t test dependent. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh jalan sehat terhadap kualitas hidup penderita DM tipe 2 di Puskesmas wilayah Kotabumi Lampung Utara (p=0,007). Simpulan: Jalan sehat meningkatkan kualitas hidup penderita DM tipe 2 meliputi aspek kesehatan fisik, kesehatan psikologis, hubungan sosial dan lingkungan.

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Effectiveness of Health Promotional Strategies on Quality of Life among Spouse of Alcoholics in Selected Communities of Dakshina Kannada District, India

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2020/44648.14038 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

PJ Shiji ◽

Neetha Kamath ◽

Supriya Hegde

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Education ◽

Demographic Variable ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

The Family ◽

Post Test ◽

Promotional Strategies ◽

And Control

Introduction: Alcoholism is a major problem in developing countries like India. Alcoholism affects not only the individual but also his family and the society. Spouses of alcoholics are among those who suffer the maximum consequences of alcoholism and its effects. Aim: To find the effect of health promotional strategies (Yoga and Health education) on Quality of Life (QOL) of the spouse of alcoholics. Materials and Methods: Quasi experimental pre-test post-test control design was adopted. A total of 330 men were administered the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) tool to screen for alcoholics through house to house survey, of which 279 men who scored in the range of 8-15 AUDIT score were considered as alcoholics. Their spouses were selected as study participants (who met the sampling criteria) and subjects were randomly allocated to intervention group (132) and control group (147) through simple randomised sampling. The data was gathered by using WHOQOL-BREF tool to assess the QOL; initially pre-test QOL was assessed, followed by individual health education (45 minutes) and yoga (15 minutes) once a week for 3 consecutive weeks and post-test was done during fourth week for intervention (127) and control groups (142). There were five dropouts in post-test from each group due to health problems, migration and no cooperation from the family for the intervention. Independent t-test was performed by using SPSS version 18.0 to determine effectiveness of health promotion strategies on QOL scores between the intervention and control group and chi-square test was used to find the association between post-intervention QOL scores and selected demographic variable at p<0.05 level of significance. Results: QOL scores in all four domains in the intervention group showed that there was an increase before and after the interventions. On comparing the mean differences between QOL scores post-test in intervention and control group, calculated t-value was (34.04) and the difference was highly statistically significant at p<0.001** showing that health promotional strategies were effective in improving QOL among spouse of alcoholics. There was a significant association between post-test intervention QOL scores of subjects and selected variables such as primary decision maker (p=0.002*) of the family and history of domestic violence (p=0.030*). Conclusion: The study findings suggest that adopting health promotional strategies such as yoga can help the spouses of alcoholics to improve their QOL.

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EFEK PIJAT KAKI TERHADAP KUALITAS TIDUR IBU MENOPAUSE

Jurnal Kebidanan Malahayati ◽

10.33024/jkm.v6i3.2750 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 293-297

Author(s):

Rahmi Nurrasyidah

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Pharmacological Therapy ◽

Control Group ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Average Quality ◽

Post Test ◽

Improve Sleep Quality ◽

And Control

ABSTRACT Background : Sleep disturbance is a problem that is often complained of by women who experience a menopause transition. This has an impact on quality of life, moods, productivity, and physical health. Foot massage therapy is a non-pharmacological therapy performed to improve sleep quality. Non-pharmacological therapy is an option because it is cheaper and more effective when compared with medical administration. Purpose :This study determined an effect of foot massage on the sleep quality of menopausal mothers. Method : This is an experimental study with a post test only control group design. The sample consisted of 23 respondents aged 45-55 years. The intervention group included 12 respondents and the control group included 11 respondents. The intervention group performed foot massage for 10 minutes on each leg. Sleep quality in the intervention group was measured 24 hours after massage. The control group did not do foot massage. Results : the average respondent of intervention and control groups were in the best sleep quality (76100). In the control group, poor sleep quality was found in the wakefulness sleep category. There was no difference in the average quality of sleep in mothers who did foot massage and did not do foot massage (p> 0.001) with a difference in average (95% CI) 4.5 (3.6-12.5). Conclusion : There was no difference in the average quality of sleep between intervention and control group. Sugestion : Based on the results of the study, the authors recommend the need for further research on foot massage with an increase in duration of the intervention and it is necessary to investigate the variations of foot massage methods with aromatherapy to improve sleep quality. Further research needs to be done with more samples and better RCT methods. Keywords: Foot massage, sleep quality, Menopause ABSTRAK Latar Belakang : Gangguan tidur adalah masalah yang sering dikeluhkan ibu yang mengalami transisi menopause. Hal ini berdampak pada kualitas hidup, suasana hati, produktivitas, dan kesehatan fisik. Terapi pijat kaki merupakan terapi non farmakologi yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas tidur. Terapi non-farmakologi menjadi pilihan karena biaya yang lebih murah dan lebih efektif bila dibandingkan dengan pemberian medikamentosa. Tujuan : Untuk mengetahui pengaruh pijat kaki terhadap kualitas tidur ibu menopause. Metode : Desain Penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimental dengan desain post test only control group desain. Sampel terdiri dari 23 responden yang berumur 45-55 tahun dengan rincian kelompok intervensi 12 responden dan kelompok kontrol 11 responden. Kelompok intervensi dilakukan pijat kaki selama 10 menit pada setiap kaki. Kualitas tidur pada kelompok intervensi diukur 24 jam setelah dilakukan pemijatan. Kelompok kontrol tidak dilakukan pijat kaki. Hasil : Rata-rata responden pada kelompok intervensi maupun kontrol berada pada kualitas tidur terbaik (76-100). Pada kelompok kontrol, didapatkan kualitas tidur yang buruk pada kategori terbangun saat tidur (Awakenings). Tidak terdapat perbedaan rerata kualitas tidur pada ibu yang dilakukan pijat kaki dan tidak dilakukan pijat kaki (p>0,001) dengan perbedaan rerata (IK 95%) 4.5 (3.6-12.5). Kesimpulan : Tidak terdapat perbedaan rerata kualitas tidur pada kelompok intervensi maupun kontrol. . Saran : Penulis merekomendasikan perlunya dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut mengenai pijat kaki dengan peningkatan durasi intervensi serta perlu diteliti mengenai variasi metoda pijat kaki dengan aromaterapi untuk meningkatkan kualitas tidur. Penelitian selanjutnya perlu dilakukan dengan sampel yang lebih banyak dengan metode uji kilnis yang lebih baik. Kata Kunci : Pijat kaki, kualitas tidur, Ibu Menopause

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