scholarly journals Stress and Anxiety in Children After the Use of Computerized Dental Anesthesia

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra M. Queiroz ◽  
Ariany B. Carvalho ◽  
Laís L. Censi ◽  
Carmen L. Cardoso ◽  
Christie R. Leite-Panissi ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to evaluate the transitory stress levels and the anxiety state in children submitted to conventional and computerized dental anesthesia. Twenty children (7 to 12 years) were randomly assigned to receive conventional and computerized dental anesthesia. To investigate the hypothesis that transitory stress could be lower after using computerized anesthesia compared to conventional anesthesia, cortisol levels in saliva were measured before and after each technique. Anxiety was also evaluated individually by answering the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC). Numerical data were analyzed statistically by the Mann-Whitney non-parametric test (5% significance level). Salivary cortisol levels increased in 8 (40%) patients after conventional anesthesia and in 9 (45%) patients after computerized anesthesia, with no statistically significant difference between the two types (p=0.34). In the same way, no statistically significant difference was found between the techniques (p=0.39) related to the psychological analysis based on the STAIC scores. Local anesthesia using either conventional anesthesia or a computerized delivery system produced similar level of stress/anxiety in pediatric patients, using both quantitative and qualitative analyses.

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-235
Author(s):  
Utami Dewi ◽  
Fidyah Aminin ◽  
Harvensica Gunnara

Sleep is an essential need that must be met, especially in the development phase since brain and body development will occur during sleep. Thus, sleep disturbance is a problem that will cause adverse effects on growth and development, especially for babies. Sleep quality for babies can be improved by providing baby massage on a regular basis. The purpose of this study was to prove whether there were differences in sleep quality before and after the massage in babies aged 3-4 months in Gelatik and Nuri IHC (Integrated Health Center) of Tanjungunggat Village of Tanjungpinang Municipality. Design: This was a Quasi Experiment study with a pretest-posttest method. The sample consisted of 17 respondents selected by purposive sampling technique. The statistical test used in this study was a dependent t-test with a significance level of 0.05.Result: The results showed that there was no significant difference between baby sleep duration before and after the massage (p = 0.414). However, there was significant difference between the frequency of waking up before and after the massage (p = 0.001) and there was a significant difference between the duration of waking up before and after the massage (p = 0.046. Discuss: Based on the results of this study, it is suggested that mothers should improve their knowledge on the importance of baby massage provided by health professionals and the health professionals should provide and demonstrate clear, complete and sustained information to the mothers and other related parties surrounding the IHC.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulmohsen Alfadley ◽  
Abdalrhman Alrajhi ◽  
Hamad Alissa ◽  
Faisal Alzeghaibi ◽  
Lubna Hamadah ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to assess the shaping ability of the XP Shaper (XPS) file in severely curved canal models under simulated body temperature and compare it with that of the WaveOne Gold (WOG) file. Ninety-six simulated root canals were equally distributed into XPS and WOG systems to be shaped by eight files each. Files were assessed under a stereomicroscope prior to canal shaping to detect deformation if any. The canals were shaped at 35 ± 1°C using the X-Smart Plus motor. Images of the canals were obtained before and after instrumentation using a stereomicroscope to measure the amount of removed resin from both the inner and outer curvature sides at apex (0 mm) and 3 mm and 6 mm from the apex. The shaping time was calculated. The data were statistically analyzed by the independent t-test at 5% significance level. The XPS and WOG systems shaped the canals in 37.0 ± 9.5 and 62.6 ± 11.3 seconds (P<0.05), respectively. At the apex level, the amount of resin removal in both sides did not show a significant difference between the tested groups (P>0.05). At 3 mm and 6 mm levels, the WOG removed more resin than XPS at both sides (P<0.05). In XPS, deformation was observed in four files: one file after the first use, one file after the fourth use, and two files after the sixth use. In WOG, two files were deformed: one file after the fifth use and one file after the sixth use. One XPS file was fractured after the sixth use. In short, XPS and WOG files can be used in shaping severely curved canals as they showed the ability to maintain the original shape with minimal transportation. Both file systems showed signs of deformation after use with a lower number of deformed files observed in WOG throughout the experiment.


Author(s):  
Safoura Ghodsi ◽  
Marzieh Alikhasi ◽  
Majid Sahebi ◽  
Vahideh Nazari

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the marginal adaptation of implant-supported three-unit fixed restorations fabricated in excessive crown height by various frameworks namely zirconia, nickel-chromium (Ni-Cr) alloy, and Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) before and after veneering. Materials and Methods: A basic model with two implant fixtures was made to receive posterior three-unit fixed partial dentures (second premolar to second molar) in 15 mm crown height. A total of 30 frameworks were fabricated using Ni-Cr, zirconia, and PEEK (n=10). All specimens were veneered and vertical marginal discrepancy was evaluated before and after veneering using a stereomicroscope (×75). The effect of framework material and veneering on marginal discrepancy was evaluated by repeated-measures and one-way ANOVA, and paired t test (α=0.05). Results: There was a significant difference between the groups (P<0.001) before and after veneering. The vertical marginal discrepancy of zirconia frameworks was significantly lower than that of other groups both before and after veneering (P<0.001). Statistical analysis revealed that the veneering process had a significant effect on marginal adaptation (P<0.001). Conclusion: In implant prostheses with excessive crown height, zirconia had the greatest marginal adaptaion significantly, followed by Ni-Cr. Veneering caused a significant increase in marginal discrepancy of all the materials.


Author(s):  
Zahra Alizadeh ◽  
Nastaran Keyhanian ◽  
Sara Ghaderkhani ◽  
Simin Dashti-Khavidaki ◽  
Raheleh Shokouhi Shoormasti ◽  
...  

No effective antiviral drugs and vaccines are available for the treatment of patients with severe coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Therefore, available, safe, and inexpensive drugs and supplements such as melatonin are among the proposed options for controlling inflammation. We did a randomized, single-blind study in Imam Khomeini Hospital between June 30, 2020, and August 5, 2020. Mild to moderate COVID-19 patients aged 25-65 years were eligible to enter the study based on chest CT scan, clinical symptoms, and physician diagnosis. The intervention group was prescribed 6 mg of oral melatonin for 2 weeks, which consumed half an hour before bedtime every night in low light conditions. Clinical symptoms and C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured before and after treatment in the melatonin received and control (regular medications) groups. Among screened patients with COVID-19, 14 patients were assigned to receive melatonin, and 17 patients were considered as controls. A significant difference (p=0.005) between CRP 1 and CRP 2 levels (before and after using melatonin) was found in the melatonin group while this difference (p=0.069) was not significant in the control group. Also, the percentage of recovery (based on symptoms) in patients who took melatonin was higher than that of patients in the control group (85.7% VS 47.1%).  The result of this study confirmed the effectiveness of melatonin in mild to moderate outpatients with COVID-19. More clinical trials on elderly, diabetic, obese patients and severe cases are suggested in future studies.   


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Komang Lia Karina ◽  
I Nyoman Sujana ◽  
M. Rudi Irwansyah

This study aimed to analyze the reaction of investors on Indonesia Stock Exchange to the inauguration of the 8th President by observing whether there were any significant differences in abnormal returns and stock trading volume activities before and after the event. The observation period used in this study was 10 days, with details of each 5 days before and after the President's inauguration event that occurred on 20 October 2019. This research was quantitative research and used daily transaction data on the market capital as a secondary data source. The samples used were companies that were included in the LQ45 stock index for the period August 2019 - January 2020. A non-parametric test in the form of Wilcoxon test was used to test the hypothesis. The results of this study showed that there were no significant difference in abnormal return and stock trading volume activity in the period before and after the event. This was evidenced by the probability value above the significance level of 5%. Thus, the results of this study were stated that there was no reaction from the investor related to the event of the inauguration of the 8th President in Indonesia.


BIODIK ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-163
Author(s):  
Dewa Ayu Sri Ratnani

This study aims to analyze whether the application of Group Investigation (GI) learning model Based on Mind Mapping media can improve   creativities of the student of SMP Wisata Sanur.  The research type is Pre-Exprimental Design with One-group Pretest-Postest Designs research design conducted at SMP Wisata Sanur from April to May. Data collection using creativity assessment rubrics with 7 aspects. The result showed that there was an increase of creativity score from 75,3 to 169,2 with significance level of each aspect of creativity, ie Design aspect (p = 0,017), Color (p = 0,017), Idea and Context (p = 0,017), Kata Key (p = 0.018), Combining ideas (p = 0.018), Hierarchy Level (p = 0.017), Presentation Concept (p = 0.017). Based on the data obtained after being tested with Wilcoxon Match Pairs there was a significant difference (p = 0,018> 0,05) on student creativity in making Mind Mapping before and after apply the learning model. The conclusion of this research is the application of cooperative learning model of Group Investigation based on Mind Mapping has an effect on to the creativity of junior high school students of Sanur Tourism. Keywords: Group Investigation, Creativity, Mind Mapping   Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis apakah penerapan model pembelajaran Group Investigation (GI) Berbasis media Mind Mapping dapat meningkatkan kreativitas siswa SMP Kerta Wisata Sanur. Jenis penelitian adalah Pre-Exprimental Design dengan rancangan penelitian One-group Pretest-Postest Designs yang dilaksanakan di SMP Wisata Sanur . Data didapatkan menggunakan rubrik penilaian kreativitas dengan 7 aspek. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan jumlah skor kreativitas dari 75,3 menjadi 169,2 dengan taraf signifikansi masing-masing aspek kreativitas yaitu aspek Rancangan (p=0,017), Warna (p=0,017), Ide dan Konteks (p=0,017), Kata Kunci (p=0,018), Menggabungkan ide-ide (p=0,018), Tingkat Hirarki (p=0,017), Konsep Presentasi (p=0,017).  Hasil uji dengan Wilcoxon Match Pairs terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan (p= 0,018 > 0,05) pada kreativitas siswa dalam membuat Mind Mapping sebelum dan sesudah menerapkan model pembelajaran kooperatif  tipe Group Investigation. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif  tipe Group Investigation berbasis Mind Mapping  mampu meningkatkan kreativitas siswa SMP Wisata Sanur.    Kata kunci : Group Investigation, Kreativitas, Mind Mapping


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Catiana Leila Possamai Romanzini ◽  
Beatriz Lara Leile Pavanello ◽  
Kessi Cassiane Iarosz ◽  
Vinícius Zandonadi Pires

Estratégias de intervenção que utilizam exergames que visam o estímulo à prática de atividade física, bem como à redução do tempo em comportamento sedentário, parecem ser caminhos promissores para lidar com o aumento das taxas de obesidade. Este foi o intuito do Projeto de Extensão “Exergaming para a saúde: intervenção para o controle do peso corporal em adolescentes utilizando videogames ativos”, contemplado com fomento do MEC/PROEXT no ano de 2013. O objetivo do estudo foi verificar o efeito de uma intervenção de oito semanas com videogames ativos sobre variáveis relacionadas ao peso corporal de adolescentes. Foi realizado um estudo piloto de intervenção de oito semanas com duração de 60 minutos por sessão, com uso dos exergames. Participaram do estudo oito escolares, com média de idade de 11,5±0,5 anos. Medidas antropométricas antes e após a intervenção foram realizadas. Utilizou-se a estatística descritiva e o teste t pareado, no SPSS 20.0 com nível de significância de p0,05. Observou-se que houve diferença estatisticamente significativa somente na circunferência de cintura (cm) com redução de 2,8 cm (p = 0,028). As demais variáveis analisadas não foram diferentes. O estudo piloto de uma intervenção de oito semanas com videogames ativos demonstrou possibilidade de redução de medidas antropométricas, tais como a circunferência de cintura dos adolescentes. Sugere-se que novos estudos com exergames tenham enfoque neste desfecho em um período mais longo de intervenção e/ou com maior número de sessões durante a semana.ABSTRACT. Intervention for the control of body weight in adolescents using active video games: a pilot study. Intervention strategies that use exergames that aim to stimulate the practice of physical activity, as well as the reduction of the time in sedentary behavior, through promising ways to deal with the increase of obesity rates. This is the way of Extension Project “Exergaming for health: intervention for the control of body weight in adolescents using active video games”, with fomentation of MEC/PROEXT in 2013. The aim of this study was to verify the effect of an eight-week intervention with active video games on variables related to adolescent body weight. An eight-week intervention study with a duration of 60 minutes per session, with use of exergames was performed. Eight schoolchildren participated, with mean age of 11.5±0.5 years. Anthropometric measures before and after the intervention were performed. Descriptive statistics and the non-parametric equivalent of paired t-test were used in SPSS 20.0 with significance level of p0.05. It was observed that there was a significant difference only in waist circumference (cm) with a reduction of 2.8 cm (p = 0.028). The other variables analyzed were not different. The pilot study of an eight-week intervention with active videogames demonstrated the possibility of reducing anthropometric measures, such as the waist circumference of adolescents. We suggested that new studies with exergames focus on this outcome over a longer period of intervention and/or with a larger number of sessions during the week. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-123
Author(s):  
Fariba Javazi ◽  
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Parisa Sedaghati ◽  
Hasan Daneshmandi ◽  
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...  

Objective Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) is a type of musculoskeletal system involvement that results in shortening of anterior muscles and weakening of posterior muscles. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of selected corrective exercises with physioball on the postural status of female computer users with UCS. Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 24 female students with UCS who were selected using a purposive sampling method. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups of exercise (n=12) and control (n=12). The exercise group performed exercises for 6 weeks. Photogrammetry method was used to measure the angle of the forward head and round shoulder. A flexible ruler was used to measure the angle of kyphosis, and tape measure was used to measure the chest expansion. These measurements were performed before and after intervention. The collected data were analyzed using paired t-test and ANOVA at the significance level of P<0.05. Results There was a significant difference in mean values of kyphosis (P=0.001), round shoulder (P=0.001), forward head (P=0.002) and chest expansion (P=0.003) before and after exercise. Conclusion Improvement in forward head, round shoulder and thoracic kyphosis angles and chest expansion showed the effectiveness of applied exercise program. Therefore, it is recommended to use this exercise program in computer users with UCS.


2019 ◽  
pp. 23-27

Cortisol is among the human body’s most necessary hormones. On any given day, cortisol’s primary function is to control how our body creates and utilizes energy. This study examined the influence of exercise on the cortisol levels.Twenty female subjects had their cortisol levels determined before their morning exercise (Pre) and after their morning exercise (Post) using microplate enzyme immunoassay method. The result of study showed that there was significant difference (P<0.05) in the cortisol levels before exercise 13.49 ± 0.90µg/dl Compared with after exercise 15.10±1.08µg/dl. It was also observed that there was no significant difference in the cortisol level (P>0.05) obtained from the female subjects before and after exercise between the ages of 21-23, 24- 26 and 27-29 years. Collectively, these results showed that exercise provoked increased in cortisol level. Keyword: Cortisol, Immunoassay, Exercise, Hormone


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
Iman Sulaiman ◽  
Ahmad Rizaldy Fajrin

The objective of the research and development of the training model is to attack on the game of basketball. In addition, research and development is conducted to obtain in-depth information about the development and implementation of the exercise model and to know the effectiveness, efficiency of the model made.This research and development uses Research & Development (R & D) development methods from Borg and Gall. The subjects in this research and development are 2 different two place clubs of Victoria basketball club, Level Up basketball club.The model effectiveness test uses a test instrument to collect the basketball player's ability data. Analysis of research data using t test with significance level of 0.05. Analysis of data obtained average attack value before given model of attacking exercise is 61.0455 or 61 and after being given treatment with attacking model 75.5909 or 75.6. In the test of significance difference with SPSS 16 can result t-count = -29,567 db = 44 and p-value = 0.00 <0.05 which means there is a significant difference in the ability to attack before and after being given an attacking training model on basketball game that with a significance level of 0.05 then H0 is rejected. Based on the description it can be concluded that the training model attack on basket game developed that can be applied effectively and efficiently so that it can increase attack on basketball players.


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