A Randomized Trial of A.C.T. (Asthma Care Training) for Kids

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 478-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles E. Lewis ◽  
Gary Rachelefsky ◽  
Mary Ann Lewis ◽  
Ann de la Sota ◽  
Michael Kaplan
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Experimental Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emergency Rooms ◽  
Asthma Care ◽  
Kaiser Permanente ◽  
Care Training ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Treatment Use ◽  
Experimental Group

A randomized control trial of a curriculum, A.C.T. (Asthma Care Training) for Kids, was conducted. Seventy-six children between the ages of 8 and 12 years, whose asthma required treatment with medications at least 25% of the days per month, were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. The control group received 4½ hours of lecture presentations on asthma and its management. The experimental groups (consisting of four to seven children and their parents) received five 1-hour sessions comprising "the treatment." Children and their parents were interviewed before the sessions and 3, 6, and 12 months after the completion of the experimental treatment. Use of emergency rooms and hospitals was determined by reviewing the records of these patients (all members of the Los Angeles Kaiser Permanente health care system) for the period of 1 year before and 1 year after the treatment. Results include (1) equivalent increases in knowledge and changes in beliefs in both groups, (2) significant changes in the self-reported compliance behaviors of the experimental group only, and (3) significant reductions in emergency room visits and days of hospitalization among those receiving the experimental treatment, compared with the control group. These changes represent an estimated savings of approximately $180 per child per year for those in the experimental group.

Excess Opioid Disposal Following Orthopaedic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 193864002098092
Author(s):  
Cornelia Keyser ◽  
Abhiram Bhashyam ◽  
Abdurrahman Abdurrob ◽  
Jeremy T. Smith ◽  
Eric Bluman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgery ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Opioid Medication ◽  
Ankle Surgery ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Level I ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Experimental Group

Background Previous research indicates low disposal rates of excess postoperative narcotics, leaving them available for diversion or abuse. This study examined the effect of introducing a portable disposal device on excess opiate opioid disposal rates after lower extremity orthopaedic surgery. Methods This was a single site randomized control trial within an outpatient orthopaedic clinic. All patients 18 years or older, undergoing outpatient foot and ankle surgery between December 1, 2017 and August 1, 2018 were eligible. Patients were prospectively enrolled and randomized to receive standard opioid disposal instructions or a drug deactivation device at 2-week postoperative appointments. Participants completed an anonymous survey at 6-week postoperative appointments. Results Of the 75 patients surveyed, 68% (n = 26) of the experimental group and 56% (n = 21) of the control group had unused opioid medication. Of these, 84.6% of patients who were given Deterra Drug Deactivation System deactivation pouches safely disposed of excess medication, compared with 38% of controls (P = .003). When asked if they would use a disposal device for excess medication in the future, 97.4% (n = 37) of the experimental and 83.8% (n = 31) of the control group reported that they would. Conclusions Providing a portable disposal device with postoperative narcotic prescriptions may increase safe disposal rates of excess opioid medication following lower extremity orthopaedic surgery. Levels of Evidence Level I

EFFECT OF ACCUPRESSURE PEN ON DISTANCE VARIABLE IN SCIATICA PATIENTS -A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
Urja S. Vaidya ◽  
Roshani S. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Control Trial ◽  
Stride Length ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Parametric Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Distance Variable

Background: Sciatica is a radiating pain which is treated with manual accupressure and after a time electro accupressure came into introduction. Aim And Objective: Aim: To nd out the effectiveness of accupressure pen to improve the distance variable To nd out the effect of Objective: accupressure pen on pain and distance variable in sciatica patient To compare the experimental group to the control group On the basis of Method: inclusion and exclusion criteria 30 participants were selected. They were treated with electro accupressure pen for 3 alternative days / week for 3 weeks, after that re-assessment was taken with NPRS, Slump and Distance variables. The data was analyzed using SPSS Version Results: 21.Parametric test was used .In Group A improvement was seen Accupressure Conclusions: pen is effective to reduce pain and improve step length and stride length in Sciatica Patients

Adaptive timing of detachment in a tick parasitizing hole-nesting birds

Parasitology ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 139 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. WHITE ◽  
D. J. A. HEYLEN ◽  
E. MATTHYSEN
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Treatment ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Nest Boxes ◽  
Tree Holes ◽  
Ixodes Arboricola ◽  
Experimental Treatments ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Engorgement Weight

SUMMARYIn non-permanent parasites with low intrinsic mobility such as ticks, dispersal is highly dependent on host movements as well as the timing of separation from the hosts. Optimal detachment behaviour is all the more crucial in nidicolous ticks as the risk of detaching in non-suitable habitat is high. In this study, we experimentally investigated the detachment behaviour of Ixodes arboricola, a nidicolous tick that primarily infests birds roosting in tree-holes. We infested great tits with I. arboricola larvae or nymphs, and submitted the birds to 2 experimental treatments, a control treatment in which birds had normal access to nest boxes and an experimental treatment, in which the birds were prevented access to their nest boxes for varying lengths of time. In the control group, most ticks detached within 5 days, whereas in the experimental group, ticks remained on the bird for as long as the bird was prevented access (up to 14 days). This prolonged attachment caused a decrease in survival and engorgement weight in nymphs, but not in larvae. The capacity of I. arboricola larvae to extend the duration of attachment in non-suitable environments with no apparent costs, may be an adaptation to unpredictable use of cavities by roosting hosts during winter, and at the same time may facilitate dispersal of the larval instars.

scholarly journals Effect of Balanced Diet Education with Media Comic on Modification of Eating Behavior in Adolescents at Middle School, Malang

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rani Nurmayanti ◽  
◽  
I Nengah Tanu Komalyna ◽  
Sugeng Iwan Setyobudi Maryam Razak ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Obesity remains the main malnutritional problem globally. One of the contributing factors is the imbalance diet eating behavior. This study aimed to analyze the effect of balanced diet education with media comic on modification of eating behavior in adolescents at middle school, Malang, East Java. Subjects and Method: A randomized control trial study was conducted at Middle School, Malang, East Java, in November 2018. A sample of 64 students was randomized into two groups: (1) Experiment group that received diet education using media comic, and (2) Control group that received no intervention. The dependent variables were knowledge, attitude, and skill of eating behavior. The independent variable was diet education using media comic. The data were analyzed by independent t-test. Results: After the intervention, the experimental group had higher mean of knowledge (Mean= 92.72; SD= 10.78), attitude (Mean= 83.23; SD= 18.13), and skill (Mean= 78.79; SD= 16.94) than the control group, including knowledge (Mean= 88.68; SD= 11.47), attitude (Mean= 87.60; SD= 8.60), and skill (Mean= 79.94; SD= 14.31), and it was statistically insignificant in each outcomes, (p= 0.151), (p= 0.223), and (p= 0.770) respectively. Conclusion: Diet education with media comic is effective in improving knowledge, attitude, and skill of eating behavior in students, but it is not statistically significant. Keywords: diet education, media comic, eating behavior, balanced diet Correspondence: Rani Nurmayanti. School of Health Polytechnics, Ministry of Health. Jl Besar Ijen 77C Malang, East Java. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +6285258334321. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.37

scholarly journals Efektivitas Strategi Kooperatif Jigsaw pada Pembelajaran Komputer Jepang

Humaniora ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Rosita Ningrum
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Experimental Treatment ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cooperative Strategy ◽  
Heavy Load ◽  
Computer Learning ◽  
Group Control Group ◽  
Experimental Group

This study began with the researcher’s interest to transform learning strategy in Japanese computer which has been longstanding in conventional way. In previous studies the Jigsaw cooperative strategy had been tested in the exact sciences in College. The researcher was challenged to bring the instructional materials of Japanese computer which are felt quite hard by students to be easier with mutual assistance. Heavy load materials are minimized. Learners must actively explore materials; it is not only from the teacher. The Jigsaw cooperative strategy was tested on three-semester students in order to determine the effectiveness of Jigsaw cooperative in Japanese computer learning. This study used pure experiment. The design involved two groups of subjects, one given by the experimental treatment with the Jigsaw cooperative strategy (experimental group) and the other group (control group) with usual learning technique. Data were taken in two ways: quantitative by making instruments such pretest and posttest to the two classes and qualitative by interview to complete the descriptive data analysis result. Furthermore, all results of the pretest and posttest were analyzed by measuring the normality and t-test to determine how the Jigsaw strategy successfully applied on the samples. To collaborate the results, the interviews were transcribed to see the response from samples on the Jigsaw cooperative strategy in Japanese computer learning. Results of the test data analysis in the experimental group and the control group showed that the Jigsaw cooperative strategy was proved more effective in Japanese computer learning than the conventional method usually used. 

scholarly journals Effects of Muscle Energy Technique in Patients with Tension Type Headache; A Randomized Control Clnicial Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabia Sohail ◽  
Huma Riaz ◽  
Muhammad Akhtar ◽  
Asim Raza ◽  
Kinza Shabbir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Muscle Energy Technique ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Muscle Energy ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background: Tension type headache is claimed to be one of top ten disabling conditions in the world. The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of muscle energy technique on pain, range of motion at cervical spine and disability related to tension type headache. Methods: A randomized control trial was conducted on 48 participants of both genders whose age was 18 to 40 years with complain of tension type at Rehabilitation and Injury Management Department of Medcare International Hospital Gujranwala, from July to December 2019. Participants were randomly selected and allocated into two groups (experimental and control group). The experimental group received both muscle energy technique and myofascial release technique on trapezius and sternocleidomastoid of both sides. The intervention was applied for 6 weeks (3 sessions per week). Assessments were done at baseline, 4th week and 6th week. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Headache disability inventory (HDI), headache impact test (HIT) and cervical range of motion with the help of Inclinometer were tools for assessment. Data analysis was done using SPSS (version 21). Results: The mean age of experimental group was 26.5±5.42 and control group was 27.7±5.70. The experimental group was shown significant improvement in terms of pain and flexion and side flexion range of motion with p-value ≤0.05. Conclusion: It is concluded that muscle energy technique is effective treatment for tension type headache; it is associated to decreased range of motion at cervical spine and disability related to TTH. Trial registration: IRCT20190121042445N2, Registered 07-02-2021.

scholarly journals Assessment of effectiveness of an interventional package on treatment adherence of hypertensive patients: a randomized control trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 2862
Author(s):  
Kmendalin Nongspung ◽  
Kavita Narang ◽  
J. S. Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Randomized Control Trial ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Strict Adherence ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Hypertension is the most common non-communicable diseases. Strict adherence to prescribed antihypertensive treatments is the key to blood pressure control. The present study was conducted with the objective to develop, implement and assess an interventional package on treatment adherence for hypertensive patients.Methods: A clustered randomized control trial of 3 months conducted in two community sites of Chandigarh. The two sites were first randomized by lottery method as experimental and control sites. Total of 250 subjects (n=125 on each sites) were selected by a systematic random sampling technique (every fourth) from the sampling frame. Diagnosed hypertensive patients taking treatment were included in the study and females with pregnancy induced hypertension were excluded. Participants were interviewed as per Interview schedule. Data was collected from July to November 2018. Interventional package was in the form of booklet and flash card, delivered as one to one teachings. Total of 5 face to face follow ups were done to the experimental group. Control group received routine care. Final evaluation was done at 3rd month in both the groups to assess the effectiveness of an interventional package on treatment adherence. Data analysis and interpretation was done by using chi square, paired t test, unpaired t- test, Mc Nemar test were applied to determine the level of significance at p<0.05.Results: The proportion of subjects who were adhered to the treatment has increased from 16% to 68% in the experimental group at third month of follow up. The mean change in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were 26.29±12.81 mmHg and 7.74±8.95 mmHg respectively in the experimental group as compared to the control group (p<0.05).Conclusions: The interventional package on treatment adherence among hypertensive patients was effective in improving the treatment adherence.

scholarly journals Effect of Pilates exercise on the level of fatigue, cognition and knee proprioception in the elderly population of 60-80 years

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 3774-3779
Author(s):  
Shradha Santosh Shah ◽  
◽  
Sandhya Wasnik ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Group A ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Group B ◽  
Experimental Group

Aim: To evaluate the effect of Pilates exercise on the level of fatigue, cognition and knee proprioception in elderly population (60-80 years). Study design: experimental study; randomized control trial. Method: 40 subjects both male and female of age ranging from 60-80 years (66.578 ± 4.857 in group A and 69.4 ± 5.442 in group B) were assigned in to two groups. The objective of the study was explained, and the subjects were screened based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Pre-interventional and post-interventional data analysis was done for FSS, 6MWT, MoCA and KJPS error angle. Group A (Experimental group) received Pilates exercise. Group B (control group) received aerobic and strengthening exercises. Both the groups underwent exercises 3 times a week on alternate days for 6 weeks. Duration of exercise for both groups was 45-60 minutes. Results: Both the groups showed clinically and statistically significant improvement in FSS (p<0.0001 in both groups) 6MWT (p<0.0001 in both groups), MoCA (p<0.001 in both groups) and KJPS scores (p<0.0002 in group A and p<0.0001 in group B) at the end of 6 weeks of treatment. There was no significant difference between the groups for FSS (p=0.7226), 6MWT (p=0.813), MoCA (p=0.416) and KJPS (p=0.6213). Conclusion: A significant improvement were observed in both the groups; which concluded that both the groups are equally effective in improvement of FSS, 6MWT, MoCA and KJPS scores. KEY WORDS: Pilates exercise, elderly population, fatigue, cognition, knee proprioception.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL GAMES IN MATH LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Dyah Anungrat Herzamzam
Keyword(s):  
Educational Games ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Math Learning ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Addition And Subtraction ◽  
Experimental Group

<p><em>The purpose of this research is to know the effectiveness of: (1) android-based educational games and (2) without the games in learning mathematics.This type of research is experimental with Pretest-Posttest design Randomized Control Group Design. In the process of experimentation conducted observations on two groups of learning i.e. experimental group one which was given treatment with android-based educational games in math, learning and a control group with no game. The population of the research was all learners class II SD PB Sudirman Jakarta with samples of learners classes IIA, IIB, and IIC. Research instrument was a matter of addition and subtraction tests that have been tested with Alpha 0.826. Data analysis techniques using Anava followed by Scheffe test. </em><em>The results showed that: (1) there is a significant difference in effectiveness between learning mathematics using android-based educational games and without a game in learning addition and subtraction class II SD PB Sudirman Jakarta Timur ( FH = 6.211 &gt; Ft (0.05) = 3.02);  (2) there is a significant difference in the effectiveness of media math learning using android-based educational games and learning in games without fractions, (sig (p) = 0.005 &lt; 0.05); This shows that the educational learning games mathematics better and effective than without games.</em></p>

scholarly journals A Randomized Control Trails for the Assessment of Impact of Moderate Intensity Exercise on Blood Serum Creatinine Concentration among the Male Athletes

2021 ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
Mohibullah Khan ◽  
Alamgir Khan ◽  
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Butt ◽  
Badar Mohy ud Din ◽  
Abdul Manan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Serum Creatinine ◽  
Blood Serum ◽  
Serum Creatinine Concentration ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Moderate Intensity Exercise ◽  
Creatinine Concentration ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to examine the impact of moderate intensity exercise on blood serum creatinine concentration among the male. Method & Materials: A randomized control trails were conducted for purpose to evaluate the effects of moderate intensity exercise on creatinine level among the subjects (Experimental Group (EG) = 10, Control group (CG). A written informed consent from all the subjects and ethical approval was taken from Gomal University Ethical Review Committee before initiating the study protocols. 5ml blood were taken from all the subjects and each blood sample was marked with separate identification code. Twelve weeks exercise (moderate intensity exercise) protocols was employed on the selected subjects. The collected blood samples were tested and thus the collected results were processed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, Version, 24) by applying Mean and Standard deviation etc. Results & Conclusion: On the basis of analysis, the researcher concluded that inferentially there is no significant effect of moderate intensity exercise on BMI and Creatinine of the subjects but descriptively the experimental group shows better results in BMI and Creatinine (after the treatment)

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