scholarly journals Effects of a Perturbation-Based Balance Training on Compensatory Postural Responses to Backward Loss of Balance in Patients with Cerebellar Disease: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
Chang-Ha Im ◽  
Jin-Hoon Park
Keyword(s):  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Cerebellar Disease ◽  
Postural Perturbation ◽  
Postural Responses ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Loss Of Balance

OBJECTIVES The damage to the cerebellum primarily results in balance-related abnormalities that may affect performance of locomotion and postural adjustments, eventually contributing to an increased risk of fall and fear of falling in patients with cerebellar disease. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of a perturbation-based training that induced backward loss of balance on compensatory postural responses in patients with cerebellar disease.METHODS The participant was a 51-year-old female diagnosed with spinocerebellar ataxia and had the disease for 19 years. The perturbation-based backward balance training was performed over 8 weeks (a total of 24 training sessions) in order to facilitate the perception of postural perturbation onset and execution of rapid compensatory responses.RESULTS The patient demonstrated a noticeable reduction in the number of steps required to recover body balance after postural disturbances. The reduction of multi-step reactions in recovering balance could be attributed to improvements in the body center-of-mass displacement and trunk control during the landing of step. Besides, there were also improvements in subjective measures of functional mobility and psychological well-being after the balance training.CONCLUSION Although current research evidence of balance rehabilitation for cerebellar patients is lacking, this study offers the feasibility of adaptive training to improve postural stability through task-specific training intervention.

Anaesthetic Management of a Super Morbid Obese Patient

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (32) ◽  
pp. 3039-3042
Author(s):  
Lekshmi Raj Jalaja ◽  
Stuti Lohia ◽  
Priyadarsini Bentur ◽  
Ravi Ramgiri
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anaesthetic Management ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Multisystem Disorder ◽  
Increased Risk

‘Obesity’ is defined as a condition with excess body fat to the extent that health and well-being are adversely affected and uses a class system based on the body mass index (BMI), by the world health organization (WHO). Anaesthetic management of morbidly obese is challenging, as there is an increased risk of perioperative respiratory insufficiency and supplemental oxygen must be given throughout recovery period. The incidence of morbid obesity continues to grow and anaesthesiologists are exposed to obese patients presenting for various procedures. The prevalence of obesity is on the upward trend worldwide. Obesity is a multisystem disorder, involving the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and therefore, undergoing a surgical procedure under anaesthesia may entail a considerable risk. Thus, a multidisciplinary approach is required in treating such patients. Quantification of the extent of obesity is done using the body mass index. BMI is defined as the relationship between weight and height (weight [kg] / height2 [m2 ]).

scholarly journals Periodontal Disease and COPD

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Swarga Jyoti Das
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Alveolar Bone ◽  
Airflow Obstruction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Increased Risk

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease caused predominantly by Gram-negative, anaerobic, and microaerophilic bacteria that colonise the subgingival area though modified by environment, physical, social and host stresses. It results in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone with increased probing depth, recession, or both [1]. Throughout the history of mankind, it has been believed that oral diseases and maladies including periodontal disease may have an effect on the rest of the body. Over the centuries, writings from the ancient Egyptians, Hebrews, Assyrians, Greeks and Romans, have all noted the importance of the mouth in overall health and well-being. Thus, the concept of linking periodontitis and systemic diseases could be traced back to the beginning of recorded history and medicine [2]. Periodontal disease has been linked to an increased risk of various systemic diseases, including the respiratory diseases e.g. pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [3]. COPD is a generic term defined by the presence of airflow obstruction with excess production of sputum resulting from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. It has been recognized as one of the major causes of death and disability globally and is the fourth leading cause of death in United States [4]. The aetiology of COPD is complex and multifactorial, involving multiple genetic and environmental factors [5]. An enhanced or abnormal inflammatory response to inhaled particles or gases, beyond the normal protective inflammatory response in the lungs, is a characteristic feature of COPD and is potential to produce lung injury

scholarly journals Pengetahuan Mahasiswa Prodi Kedokteran FK UNS Tentang Kesehatan Jiwa, Orang dengan Gangguan Jiwa dan Undang-Undang yang Melindunginya

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Khofifah A
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Productivity Loss ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Health Care Staff ◽  
Increased Risk

Humans always seen as a united whole of elements of the body, soul, social, not only emphasis on disease but on improving the quality of life, consisting of well-being of body, soul and productivity of social economy. Mental disorders are a leading cause of the global burden of disease, and the provision of mental health services in developing countries remains very limited and far from equitable. . Stigmatization of the mentally ill has a long tradition, and the word “stigmatization” itself indicates the negative connotations Worldwide, more than 70% of young people and adults with mental illness do not receive any mental health treatment from health care staff. Untreated mental health and substance use disorders are associated with pre-mature mortality, productivity loss, high rates of disability, and increased risk forchronic disease.

scholarly journals Coronavirus Disease-19 Pandemic and Dermatology. What to Expect?

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (T1) ◽  
pp. 290-293
Author(s):  
Vesna Brishkoska-Boshkovski ◽  
Mirela Vasileva ◽  
Irena Dimitrovska ◽  
Vesna Grivcheva-Panovska
Keyword(s):  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
The Body ◽  
Stressful Situation ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus (CoV), CoV disease (COVID)-19, and the ongoing pandemic, is changing every aspect of the human life. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has a profound impact on health-care worldwide, with no exception in dermatology care units. At the time of pandemic, constant fear and stress are present on the surface. Skin diseases are the most common somatic causes of psychological disorders and, conversely. During a stressful situation, the body has power to adjust and to maintain its well-being, but with prolonged exposure to stress, the first negative changes such as fear, anxiety, and depression will eventually lead to chronic fatigue and an increased risk of disease. The proportion of patients reporting emotional triggers varies with the disease, ranging from approximately 50% in acne to 90% in rosacea, alopecia areata, psoriasis, neurotic excoriations, and lichen simplex and may be 100% for patients with hyperhidrosis. In this paper, we will look at the most common psychodermatological disorders and its implication in the era of COVID-19 pandemic. According to all the pathophysiological conditions that indicate the association of skin diseases with stress, it is normal to expect their deterioration and occurrence in this pandemic period. We will be witnessing a growing number in patients’ consultations with chronic urticaria, dermographism, worsening rosacea, generalization, and relapses of psoriasis. It is needed to be prepared for as many cases as possible, because the psychological consequences will still be felt. We encourage more comprehensive studies of the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in these patients.

Compensatory postural responses to backward loss of balance in patients with cerebellar disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 86 ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Chang-Ha Im ◽  
Dae-Hyun Kim ◽  
Jung-Eun Yun ◽  
Jin-Hoon Park
Keyword(s):  
Cerebellar Disease ◽  
Postural Responses ◽  
Loss Of Balance

Integrating Focusing and Differentiation: A Therapeutic Path for Couples in Intimate Relationships

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evi Zohar
Keyword(s):  
Couples Therapy ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Emotional Healing ◽  
Felt Sense ◽  
Inner World

Continuing the workshop I've given in the WPC Paris (2017), this article elaborates my discussion of the way I interlace Focusing with Differentiation Based Couples Therapy (Megged, 2017) under the systemic view, in order to facilitate processes of change and healing in working with intimate couples. This article presents the theory and rationale of integrating Differentiation (Bowen, 1978; Schnarch, 2009; Megged, 2017) and Focusing (Gendlin, 1981) approaches, and its therapeutic potential in couple's therapy. It is written from the point of view of a practicing professional in order to illustrate the experiential nature and dynamics of the suggested therapeutic path. Differentiation is a key to mutuality. It offers a solution to the central struggle of any long term intimate relationship: balancing two basic life forces - the drive for individuality and the drive for togetherness (Schnarch, 2009). Focusing is a body-oriented process of self-awareness and emotional healing, in which one learns to pay attention to the body and the ‘Felt Sense’, in order to unfold the implicit, keep it in motion at the precise pace it needs for carrying the next step forward (Gendlin, 1996). Combining Focusing and Differentiation perspectives can cultivate the kind of relationship where a conflict can be constructively and successfully held in the inner world of each partner, while taking into consideration the others' well-being. This creates the possibility for two people to build a mutual emotional field, open to changes, permeable and resilient.

Psychosocial Consequences of Body Weight and Obesity

2018 ◽  
pp. 274-286
Author(s):  
Deborah Carr ◽  
Vera K. Tsenkova
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Integrative Health ◽  
Psychosocial Consequences ◽  
Adults And Children

The body weight of U.S. adults and children has risen markedly over the past three decades. The physical health consequences of obesity are widely documented, and emerging research from the Midlife in the United States study and other large-scale surveys reveals the harmful impact of obesity on adults’ psychosocial and interpersonal well-being. This chapter synthesizes recent research on the psychosocial implications of body weight, with attention to explanatory mechanisms and subgroup differences in these patterns. A brief statistical portrait of body weight is provided, documenting rates and correlates of obesity, with a focus on race, gender, and socioeconomic status disparities. The consequences of body weight for three main outcomes are described: institutional and everyday discrimination, interpersonal relationships, and psychological well-being. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the ways that recent integrative health research on the psychosocial consequences of overweight and obesity inform our understanding of population health.

scholarly journals Transition from Emotional to Rational Advertising for Food Products on the Romanian Market

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-108
Author(s):  
A.F. Jităreanu ◽  
Elena Leonte ◽  
A. Chiran ◽  
Benedicta Drobotă
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Body ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Brand Advertising ◽  
Tangible Evidence ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Advertising helps to establish a set of assumptions that the consumer will bring to all other aspects of their engagement with a given brand. Advertising provides tangible evidence of the financial credibility and competitive presence of an organization. Persuasion is becoming more important in advertising. In marketing, persuasive advertising acts to establish wants/motivations and beliefs/attitudes by helping to formulate a conception of the brand as being one which people like those in the target audience would or should prefer. Considering the changes in lifestyle and eating habits of a significant part of the population in urban areas in Romania, the paper aims to analyse how brands manage to differentiate themselves from competitors, to reposition themselves on the market and influence consumers, meeting their increasingly varied needs. Food brands on the Romanian market are trying, lately, to identify new methods of differentiation and new benefits for their buyers. Given that more and more consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about what they eat and the products’ health effects, brands struggle to highlight the fact that their products offer real benefits for the body. The advertisements have become more diversified and underline the positive effects, from the health and well - being point of view, that those foods offer (no additives and preservatives, use of natural ingredients, various vitamins and minerals or the fact that they are dietary). Advertising messages’ diversification is obvious on the Romanian market, in the context of an increasing concern of the population for the growing level of information of some major consumer segments.

scholarly journals Medical Students’ Experience of Mindfulness Training in the UK: Well-Being, Coping Reserve, and Professional Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Malpass ◽  
Kate Binnie ◽  
Lauren Robson
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
The Body ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
The Uk

Medical school can be a stressful experience for students, resulting in stress-related mental health problems. Policy recommendations from the General Medical Council (GMC), the body responsible for improving medical education in the UK, recommend the use of mindfulness training to increase well-being and resilience to stress. Students participating in an eight-week mindfulness training between Autumn 2011 and Spring 2015 were invited to complete a free text survey at the end of their mindfulness course. In addition, six qualitative interviews were conducted lasting between 60 and 90 minutes. Interviews used a topic guide and were recorded and transcribed verbatim. We used the framework approach to analyse the data. Students reported a new relationship to their thoughts and feelings which gave a greater sense of control and resiliency, an ability to manage their workload better, and more acceptance of their limitations as learners. The small group context was important. Students described improved empathy and communication skills through building inner awareness of thoughts and feelings, noticing judgments, and developing attentive observation. The findings show how resiliency and coping reserve can be developed within medical education and the role of mindfulness in this process. We present a conceptual model of a learnt cycle of specific vulnerability and describe how MBCT intercepts at various junctures in this self-reinforcing cycle through the development of new coping strategies that embrace an “allowed vulnerability.”

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